Are you at risk ?

There is no cure for diabetes. But not to worry, you can prevent it if you maintain a healthy lifestyle and know your risk.

FAMILY HISTORY

Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes is higher if you have a parent or sibling who is diabetic. And if you are overweight your chances increase by 50%.

YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY

A history of

  • Gestational diabetes
  • Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)

will increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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