There are a number of factors that can increase your risk of having pre-diabetes or diabetes.

Some of the most common risk factors are:

• Age over 45 years
• Race or ethnic background
  • African American
  • Hispanic / Latino
  • American Indian
  • Asian American
  • Pacific Islander
• Being overweight (especially around the waist)
• Low physical activity level
• High blood pressure
• Family history of diabetes
• History of diabetes during pregnancy