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Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults over 45, but teens and young adults are increasingly being diagnosed with it. Minorities, such as African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders, are at a higher risk. People who develop this disease are also affected by socioeconomic factors, such as limited access to healthy food, healthcare, and exercise opportunities.

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Methods for the National Diabetes Statistics Report

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Methods used for National Diabetes Statistics Report

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Type 2 diabetes is associated with several major risk factors. Obesity, diabetes in the family, living a sedentary lifestyle, and eating an unhealthy diet are some of the risk factors. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a history of gestational diabetes are also risk factors. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) explains these causes in detail in this link.

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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors such as your genes and lifestyle. Although you can't change risk factors such as family history, age, or ethnicity, you can change lifestyle risk factors around eating, physical activity, and weight. These lifestyle changes can affect your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

Read about risk factors for type 2 diabetes below and see which ones apply to you. Taking action on the factors you can change can help you delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.

You are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you

are overweight or obese

are age 45 or older

have a family history of diabetes

are African American, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander

have high blood pressure

have a low level of HDL ("good") cholesterol, or a high level of triglycerides

have a history of gestational diabetes or gave birth to a baby weighing 9 pounds or more

are not physically active

have a history of heart disease or stroke

have depression

have polycystic ovary syndrome, also called PCOS

have acanthosis nigricans-dark, thick, and velvety skin around your neck or armpits

You can also take the Diabetes Risk Test to learn about your risk for type 2 diabetes.

To see if your weight puts you at risk for type 2 diabetes, find your height in the Body Mass Index (BMI) charts below. If your weight is equal to or more than the weight listed, you have a greater chance of developing the disease.

If you are not Asian American or Pacific Islander

If you are Asian American

If you are Pacific Islander

What can I do to prevent type 2 diabetes?

You can take steps to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by losing weight if you are overweight, eating fewer calories, and being more physically active. Talk with your health care professional about any of the health conditions listed above that may require medical treatment. Managing these health problems may help reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Also, ask your health care professional about any medicines you take that might increase your risk.

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Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes | NIDDK

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Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors such as your genes and lifestyle. Although you can't change risk factors such as family history, age, or ethnicity, you can change lifestyle risk factors around eating, physical activity, and weight.

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Type 2 Diabetes risk is heavily influenced by lifestyle. High sugar and processed food diets, combined with low physical activity, can lead to insulin resistance. This CDC campaign aims to raise awareness about how diet and exercise can prevent or delay diabetes.

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Prevent or delay prediabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes with proven lifestyle changes.

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The CDC monitors trends in Type 2 Diabetes across the country using tools like the Diabetes Atlas. Researchers and public health professionals can view diabetes rates by state, age group, race/ethnicity, and more on this site. Support and resources are allocated based on which areas and populations need them most.

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Diabetes Atlas(maps) of national and state-level data and trends

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In our group, Type 2 Diabetes was chosen as the focus problem. The body's ability to process blood sugar (glucose) is affected by this chronic condition. In addition to lifestyle, genetics, and access to care, it is a major public health problem. The CDC explains what Type 2 Diabetes is and why it's important to understand who's most at risk and what can be done to prevent it.

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Find out about type 2 diabetes, risk factors, and how to manage it.