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Diabetes
Frequently Asked Questions
7. Who is at risk for developing type 2
diabetes?
Being over 45 years of age and overweight or obese are key risk
factors for developing type 2 diabetes. Other risk factors
include
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having a first degree relative -- a parent, brother, or sister --
with diabetes
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being African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian
American, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American/Latino.
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