Here are risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Scientists still investigate why some people develop diabetes and others don’t, but certain factors increase the risk according to National Institutes of Health (NIH). To find out about your risk, select each checkbox/item on Risk Calculator that applies to you. The risk is the estimated rate (%) of the diabetes diagnosed in each item. For example, if the sum of rate is 50%, it means 50% or 1 out of 2 people in the item(s) may have the diabetes. Please note that the rates of diagnosed diabetes are based on data in US CDC, academia associations and literature, which may not represent current development. Please check recent research, or contact your doctors for most up-to-date information.
High blood glucose level is certainly an indication of diabetes. Other factors that may also increase the risk for women, which include:
- Gestational diabetes during pregnancy.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with irregular menstrual periods, excess hari growth and overweight.
If any of risk factors applies to you, please discuss with your doctors about your risk and laboratory tests for diabetes.
Diabetes can lead to other health problems according to NIH, such as
- heart disease
- stroke
- kidney disease
- eye problems
- dental disease
- nerve damage
- foot problems