Type 2 diabetes

Age, family history, genetics and your lifestyle can
have an effect on whether you develop type 2
diabetes. The older you are the more you are at risk.

People of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Island or Maori descent have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes that the rest of the Australian population.

Where you were born can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

If a family member lives with diabetes, you may have an increased risk of developing it too.

High blood pressure, combined with other risk factors such as being overweight or smoking, can put you at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A healthy diet includes 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of
vegetables every day. Healthy eating can reduce your
risk of developing type 2 diabetes.