Risk of developing diabetes depends on the following factors
A) Age- As age increases, the risk of developing diabetes increases.
B) Family history- If one or both of your parents has diabetes, the risk of developing diabetes increases.
C) Obesity or increased waist circumference- As weight increases or waist circumference increases, the risk of getting diabetes increases.
D) Sedentary lifestyle- Risk of getting diabetes increases if you are not exercising, putting up weight, have a sedentary lifestyle.
E) The chances of getting diabetes increases if you have concomitant diseases like Hypertension, high cholesterol levels, heart diseases, etc.