Diabetes Risk Factors
Prediabetes is a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes and even heart disease. your chances of having prediabetes go up if you: are 45 or older. are black, hispanic/latino, american indian, asian american, or pacific islander. have a parent, brother or sister with diabetes. are overweight. The main risk factors for type 2 diabetes include being obese, lacking physical activity, getting older, having a family history of diabetes, and belonging to certain races or ethnicities. to. Riskfactors for gestational diabetes diabetes risk factors include the following: overweight and obesity. a lack of physical activity. previous gestational diabetes or prediabetes. polycystic ovary syndrome. diabetes in an immediate family member. previously delivering a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4. 1 kilograms). Possible complications include: cardiovascular disease. diabetes dramatically increases the risk of various cardiovascular problems, including coronary nerve damage (neuropathy). excess s...