Who is at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
Being diagnosed with diabetes can catch people off-guard. While the symptoms present differently in every patient, there are a number of factors that increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Knowing what increases your risk factors can allow you to potentially avoid developing diabetes.
- Weight
Type 2 diabetes commonly occurs in obese adults. Fatty tissue is resistant to insulin, meaning that the more fatty tissue you have the less adept your body will be at processing sugar. - Fat Distribution
How fatty tissue affects your risk of Type 2 diabetes also depends on where it is centered. Fatty tissue centered around your abdomen increases your risk much more than fatty tissue centered elsewhere, such as the hips or thighs. - Inactivity
Exercise uses up glucose as energy and helps control weight; in this way, inactivity increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes. - Race
Researchers are unsure why people of certain races—including Hispanics, African Americans, and Asian Americans—are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes than whites, but there is a noticeable trend in those communities. - Age
Your risk of Type 2 diabetes increases as you age, especially after age 45. This may be a result of a multiple causes, such as the decrease in exercise, loss of muscle mass, and increased weight after 45. - Family History
If a parent or sibling has Type 2 diabetes, then your risk increases dramatically.
These are just a few of the common risk factors of developing Type 2 diabetes, but there are many others. For more information about risk factors or tips for managing your diabetes, give us a call at (888) 719-4870. Lifeline Medical & Diabetic is a one-stop shop for managing your diabetes. We feature a full pharmacy and a line of custom and non-custom footwear and other supplies. If you need help managing your diabetes, then contact us today and find out how we can help you!
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