Type 2 Diabetes You’re at risk for type 2 diabetes if you: • Have prediabetes. • Are overweight. • Are 45 years or older. • Have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes. • Are physically active less than 3 times a week. • Have ever had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or given birth to a baby who weighed over 9 pounds. • Are an African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, or Alaska Native person. Some Pacific Islanders and Asian American people are also at higher risk. If you have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease you may also be at risk for type 2 diabetes. You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with proven lifestyle changes. These include losing weight if you’re overweight, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular physical activity.
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Diabetes Risk Factors
Posted: April 8, 2023 by Mickela Olson
Type 2 Diabetes
You’re at risk for type 2 diabetes if you:
• Have prediabetes.
• Are overweight.
• Are 45 years or older.
• Have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes.
• Are physically active less than 3 times a week.
• Have ever had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or given birth to a baby who weighed over 9 pounds.
• Are an African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, or Alaska Native person. Some Pacific Islanders and Asian American people are also at higher risk.
If you have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease you may also be at risk for type 2 diabetes.
You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with proven lifestyle changes. These include losing weight if you’re overweight, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular physical activity.
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If you or someone you know needs specialty donated health care, please contact @anchorageprojectaccess to find out if you qualify! www.anchorageprojectaccess.org
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