{"id":14,"date":"2023-07-31T09:56:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T07:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2024-07-20T16:05:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T14:05:10","slug":"risk-factors-for-type-2-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/risk-factors-for-type-2-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"RISK FACTORS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4f91cd\">Immutable factors that influence the risk of type 2 diabetes:<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-16 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-16.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-16.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-16.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-16.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-16.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1690789973\"><div id=\"sp-ea-16\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"minus\" data-col-icon=\"plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-160\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse160\" aria-controls=\"collapse160\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-minus\"><\/i> AGE<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse160\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-160\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>The risk of diabetes increases with age.<\/li>\n<li>Type 2 diabetes is very rare in people under 40 years of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-161\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse161\" aria-controls=\"collapse161\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> A PREVIOUS BLOOD SUGAR DISORDER<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse161\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-161\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>People who have had elevated blood sugar at times may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n<li>This is also true for women who had elevated blood glucose levels (<em>gestational or gestational diabetes<\/em>) during pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-162\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse162\" aria-controls=\"collapse162\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> BODY SIZE<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse162\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-162\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>Body size affects the risk of diabetes because it also plays a role in the distribution of fat around the abdomen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-163\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse163\" aria-controls=\"collapse163\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> DIABETES IN THE FAMILY<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse163\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-163\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>The risk is increased if biological relatives have or have had type 2 diabetes. This increased risk is probably based on an interplay of genetic and family lifestyle factors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4f91cd\">Modifiable factors that influence type 2 diabetes risk:<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-20 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-20.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-20.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-20.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-20.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-20.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1690790367\"><div id=\"sp-ea-20\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"minus\" data-col-icon=\"plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-200\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse200\" aria-controls=\"collapse200\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i>  PHYSICAL ACHTIVITY<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse200\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-20\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-200\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>Physical activity helps to maintain body weight and at the same time improves insulin action. This helps regulate blood glucose levels. Besides exercise, other activities such as cycling, gardening or walking also contribute to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-201\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse201\" aria-controls=\"collapse201\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> OVERWEIGHT (waist circumference)<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse201\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-20\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-201\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>If you have a lot of fat stored in your abdomen (waist), your risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases. Studies have shown that losing weight can significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-202\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse202\" aria-controls=\"collapse202\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> WHOLE GRAIN BREAD<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse202\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-20\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-202\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>Many studies suggest that eating wholemeal bread and wholemeal products reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-203\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse203\" aria-controls=\"collapse203\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> MEAT<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse203\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-20\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-203\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>Eating beef, pork, veal or lamb increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The more meat you eat, the higher your risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-204\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse204\" aria-controls=\"collapse204\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> COFFEE<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse204\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-20\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-204\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>Studies show a link between coffee consumption and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-205\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse205\" aria-controls=\"collapse205\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> ALCOHOL<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse205\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-20\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-205\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Increased alcohol consumption, on the other hand, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Alcohol consumption can lead to addiction, liver damage or cancer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-206\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse206\" aria-controls=\"collapse206\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> SMOKING<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse206\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-20\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-206\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><ul>\n<li>Heavy smoking is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Smoking can also lead to cancer and cardiovascular disease. It is therefore advisable to stop smoking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immutable factors that influence the risk of type 2 diabetes: Modifiable factors that influence type 2 diabetes risk:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":147,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":152,"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions\/152"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lazarus-union.international\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}