
MedPulse Ke
June 9, 2025 at 05:42 PM
*⚠️ RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES MELLITUS 🩺*
*🧬 Non-Modifiable Risks:*
- Family history of diabetes 👨👩👧👦
- Age >45 years 🎂
- Ethnicity (e.g., African, Asian) 🌍
- History of gestational diabetes 🤰
*🛠️ Modifiable Risks:*
- Overweight or obesity ⚖️
- Sedentary lifestyle 🛋️
- Poor diet (high sugar & fat) 🍔🥤
- Hypertension (High BP) 💉
- High cholesterol 🧈
- Smoking 🚬
- Excessive alcohol intake 🍻
*🩺 Others:*
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) in women
- Stress & poor sleep habits 😴😩
*✅ Prevention Tip:*
Stay active, eat balanced, manage weight & get regular screenings