Common Risk Factors Include Being overweight or obese Sedentary lifestyle or fairly inactive History of gestational diabetes or had a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds High blood pressure Family history of diabetes (parent, brother, sister have been diagnosed with diabetes) Belonging to the following ethnic groups: African American, Latino/Hispanic American, American Indian, and Asia American Usually associated with age greater than 45 years however recent studies suggest that African American, American Indian, and Hispanic/Latino American children/ adolescents are being diagnosed more frequently with type 2 diabetes Previously identified impaired glucose tolerance by your doctor