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Are You At Risk for Diabetes?

December 2, 2004
 
Diabetes exists in two forms—Type 1, or insulin dependent, and Type 2, or non-insulin dependent.

The rate of Type 2 diabetes has more than tripled in the last 30 years, with much of the increase attributed to the growing rate of obesity. In addition, certain populations have a higher risk of diabetes, especially African-Americans and Hispanics.

Other characteristics that can put you at higher risk for Type 2 diabetes include:

• A relative with diabetes
• A body mass index greater than 25
• An elevated triglyceride or low HDL cholesterol level
• Gestational diabetes or delivering a baby weighing more than nine pounds.

If you think you might be at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, check with your physician and dietetics professional to help develop an eating and physical activity plan that’s right for you.

Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team

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