| Besides age and overweight, what other factors increase my risk for type 2 diabetes? To find out your risk for type 2 diabetes, check each item that applies to you. |
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| I have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes. | |
| My family background is African American, American Indian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American/Latino. | |
| I have had gestational diabetes, or I gave birth to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds. | |
| My blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, or I have been told that I have high blood pressure. | |
| My cholesterol levels are not normal. My HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol) is 35 or lower, or my triglyceride level is 250 or higher. | |
| I am fairly inactive. I exercise fewer than three times a week. | |
| What can I do about my risk? You can do a lot to lower your chances of getting diabetes. Exercising regularly, reducing fat and calorie intake, and losing weight can all help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels also help you stay healthy. |
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| If you checked - My blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. Then take these steps: |
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| If you checked - My cholesterol levels are not normal. Then take these steps: |
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