There are several causes for Type – 2 Diabetes. But, obesity and the idleness are considered to be the most common causes. The other causes for Type – 2 Diabetes are listed below.
•High blood pressure
•High blood triglyceride (fat) levels
•Gestational diabetes or giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds
•High-fat diet
•High alcohol intake
•Sedentary lifestyle
•Ethnicity, particularly when a close relative had Type – 2 Diabetes or gestational diabetes: certain groups, such as African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Japanese Americans, have a greater risk of developing Type – 2 Diabetes than non-Hispanic whites.
•Aging: Increasing age is a significant risk factor for Type – 2 Diabetes. Risk begins to rise significantly at about age 45 years, and rises considerably after age 65 years.
Symtoms of Type – 2 Diabetes are usually subtle. The symtoms begin to show as a diabetic person grows in age.
