Diabetes type 2 has taken the form of an epidemic as more and more people around the world are being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes.

To help you understand the risk factors of type-2 diabetes, this article will take a brief look into the top risk factors of type 2 diabetes

1)   Obesity

Obesity is among the leading causes behind type-2 diabetes as research suggests that obese people are more likely to develop type-2 diabetes than people who maintain a healthy weight.

2)   Food Habits

Your food habits also play a major role in determining your risk factor of type-2 diabetes. If you eat sugar loaded and calories packed food like junk food, fried food and drink sodas then you are at an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

3)   Inactivity

Inactivity also has an important role to play in increasing your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. The more inactive your life style is the more is your risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

4)   Age

Your risk of developing type-2 diabetes increases as you age. However, type-2 diabetes is also on the rise among young adults.

5)   Family History

Your family history also increases your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. If you have a family history of type-2 diabetes then you are at an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

6)   High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure over 140/90 also increases your risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

7)   Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome also increases your risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

8)   Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes also increases your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes refers to the medical condition when expectants mothers go on to develop type-2 diabetes.

9)   Low Levels of HDL or Good Cholesterol

Low levels of HDL commonly referred to as good cholesterol also increases your risk of developing type-2 diabetes.