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