Stig Östlund

lördag, juni 30, 2012

The risk factors for pre-diabetes and ultimately, type 2 diabetes


The risk factors for pre-diabetes and ultimately, type 2 diabetes include:

  • Being overweight or obese
  • Being age 45 or older
  • Physical inactivity
  • Family history of diabetes
  • Being African American, Alaskan, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino or Pacific Islander
  • A history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
  • High blood pressure –140/90 mmHg or above
  • Low levels of HDL ("good" cholesterol) – below 35 mg/dL
  • Triglyceride level above 250 mg/dL
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • A history of heart disease

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