Symptoms/Risks/Complications

Who is at risk for developing Diabetes?

The following people have an increased tendency to develop Type 2 Diabetes:

People who have close relatives with the disease

People who are over 40 years old and overweight

Women who have had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes)

People who are over 50 years old

Certain ethnic groups - African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders

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