Are you at risk of diabetes? Factors that increase your chances of getting the disease

Not everyone has the same risk of getting diabetes and for some people the risk is higher than the others due to genetic factors, race, age or even ethnicity. People who are over 45 should be weaving their lifestyle around avoiding the disease, while those with family history of type 2 diabetes remain physical active, eat healthy foods and stay away from junk to ward off risk of this deadly disease. Although you can’t change risk factors related to family history, age, race, or ethnicity, you may be able to avoid some risk factors by maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active," says Nutritionist Karishma Shah in her recent Instagram post. Shah also discusses risk factors for type 2 diabetes and adds that acting on these may help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. Unhealthy eating habits Too much fat in your diet, not enough fibre, and too many simple carbohydrates all contribute to the development of Type 2 diabetes Family history and genetics People who have family members with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing it themselves High blood pressure and high cholesterol Not only do these two factors do damage to blood vessels, but they are also two key components in metabolic syndrome.