Diabetes Risk Factors
By JACKSON of Jobslover.com
Why some individuals develop and others don't is not known with any degree of certainty. However, there appears to be two underlying factors that may point to developing diabetes. The most common one is genetic pre-disposition. Environmental triggers such as exposure to certain foods too early in an infant's life is the second factor.
Despite better awareness of health issues, not much progress has been made with respect to determining the risk factors for Type I diabetes.
On the other hand, risk factors for Type II have been uncovered that can lead the way to preventing the onset of Type 2 despite genetics and family history.
The number one risk factor is obesity. It is estimated that nearly 60 million adults are obese according to The National Center for Health Statistics.
The study conducted by the same organization states that an alarming number of children are also overweight. Since 1980, the number of obese children has tripled.
Not surprisingly, the number of children being diagnosed with Type II has also risen.
Leading an inactive, sedentary lifestyle is one the worse things for someone predisposed to diabetes.
Not only does inactivity contribute to overall poor health, it is a major cause of rising obesity rates.
Exercising daily will greatly enhance your health with the added bonus of reducing risks factors for developing diabetes.
Unhealthy eating habits go hand-in-hand with obesity. Nearly 90% of people who have developed and been diagnosed with Type II are overweight.
If a person's diet contains too much fat and simple carbohydrates and not enough fiber, they are at risk for the development of Type II diabetes.
Genetics and family history also factor into your risk of developing Type II diabetes.
If you have a parent or sibling with Type II diabetes, then your own chances of developing are increased twofold.
As we get older, our bodies become more inefficient in carrying out certain functions, including the production of insulin.
While age in and of itself is not a risk factor, it does increase the chance for developing Type 2 even in relatively thin persons.
As we age, so do the cells in our bodies which become more resistant to insulin.
High cholesterol and high blood pressure are two key elements that factor into developing Type II diabetes.
The combination of both disorders is related to what is called Metabolic Syndrome, which simply stated,
is a group of symptoms that include high blood pressure, high blood fats and central obesity (excess abdominal fat).
This syndrome also includes insulin resistance, a precursor to developing diabetes.
Women who develop during pregnancy are at greater risk of developing Type II later in life.
Children born to women with gestational also are at greater risk of eventually developing Type II diabetes.
Certain ethnic groups are at higher risk than others for developing Type 2 diabetes.
Studies have shown that Hispanic Americans, African Americans,
Native Americans and Asian American/Pacific Islanders all are at greater risk for diabetes.
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