Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

Read on and learn how to banish it before it begins.

Your Blood Pressure - Usually, high blood pressure has no symptoms. That's why it's so important to check your blood pressure regularly. When blood pressure is high, your risk for diabetes and other problems goes up. Treat and help prevent high blood pressure by limiting your salt and sugar intake, eating healthier and exercising regularly. (Photo: Getty Images)
Fat Babies - If you delivered a baby who weighed more than nine pounds, you are at increased risk. Ditto if you developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy.  (Photo: Chuck Savage/Corbis)
On the Rise - While still on the mend, Obamacare enrollment was much stronger in its second month. According to the latest report, approximately 365,000 have purchased private insurance and 803,000 have been determined to be eligible for the public Medicaid program.  (Photo: Christopher Futcher/Getty Images)
Your Birthdays - Though people are developing diabetes earlier than ever before, your risk increases as you age, especially once you move beyond 45.  (Photo: Daniel Grill/Tetra Images/Corbis)

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Fat Babies - If you delivered a baby who weighed more than nine pounds, you are at increased risk. Ditto if you developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy.  (Photo: Chuck Savage/Corbis)

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