RISK FACTORS
- Overweight and obesity
- Family history of diabetes
- Over the age of 45
- High blood lipids
(cholesterol and triglycerides)
- History of gestational diabetes
- Little to no regular physical activity
- High blood pressure
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Blood vessel disease
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- Having a baby over 9 pounds
- Ethnicity
- African Americans
- Asians
- Latinos
- Native Americans
- Pacific Islander
- Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG), Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT), or Prediabetes
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DIABETES SYMPTOMS
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Increased hunger
- Slow healing
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- Blurred vision
- Excessive thirst
- Weight loss
- Frequent infections
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*Some people report no symptoms – get regular screenings if you are at risk
