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Risks/Symptoms

RISK FACTORS

  • Overweight and obesity
  • Family history of diabetes
  • Over the age of 45
  • High blood lipids
    (cholesterol and triglycerides)

  • History of gestational diabetes
  • None to little regular physical activity
  • High blood pressure
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Blood vessel disease
  • Having a baby over 9 pounds
  • Ethnicity
    • African Americans
    • Asians
    • Latinos
    • Native Americans
    • Pacific Islander
  • Impaired Fasting Glucose 
    (IFG), Impaired Glucose 
    Tolerance (IGT), or
    "Pre-diabetes" 

DIABETES SYMPTOMS

  • Frequent urination
  • Fatigue
  • Increased hunger
  • Slow healing
  • Blurred vision
  • Excessive thirst
  • Weight loss
  • Frequent infections

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