Jeff Foster Diabetes Truck, Risk Factors for Diabetes

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Could you be a risk for diabetes?

There are several things that can increase your risk for diabetes. The most common risk factors are:

-Over 45 years of age

-Race or ethnic background can increase your risk

-Being overweight, especially around the waist

-Low activity level

-High blood pressure

-Family history of diabetes

-History of diabetes during pregnancy

-Source of Information: American Diabetes Association, 1.800.DIABETES

www.diabetes.org



Peggy Anderson

Coordinator of Circle of Hope serving northern MN and northern Wisconsin. http://www.circleofhopeduluth.org


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