Find out what increases your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and how you can work to prevent the chronic disease
<div class="ExternalClass6C3ED07998E24D80B8B2BFAB9622BD61"><p>About one in three Singaporeans has a lifetime risk of developing diabetes, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). Here is what you need to know about the different types of diabetes and risk factors.
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</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333%;">What is it?
</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333%;">Risk Factors
</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Prediabetes
</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><div>Your blood glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span></div><div>
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</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Close relatives with diabetes
•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>BMI of 23.0 kg/m2 or higher</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Inactive lifestyle</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>History of gestational diabetes</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Abnormal blood cholesterol/lipid levels</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>High blood pressure</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Aged 40 years and above</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose
</div></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Type 1 Diabetes
</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Chronic condition where pancreas is unable to produce insulin normally.<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>
</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Family history of diabetes</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Also suffer from pancreatic diseases
</div></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Type 2 Diabetes
</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">The most common form of diabetes where your body is unable to use insulin properly.
</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Same as prediabetes
</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Gestational Diabetes
</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Gestational diabetes happens when women without diabetes show high blood glucose during pregnancy due to hormonal changes.<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span><div>
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</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Overweight or obese
•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Family history of diabetes
</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>You previously gave birth to a baby who weighed 4kg or more at birth</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>You had gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy
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<div><h2>Type 1 Diabetes
</h2><div>Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas loses its ability to produce insulin, the hormone which helps to regulate your blood glucose level. While the exact cause of type 1 diabetes is still unknown, it is thought that genetics and viruses may play a part in its development. </div><div>
</div><div>You may have an increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes if you:</div><div><ul><li>Have a family history of diabetes</li><li>Suffer from pancreatic diseases</li></ul></div><h2>Gestational Diabetes
</h2><div>This form of diabetes is brought about by hormonal changes in pregnancy that cause a high blood glucose level. While it is true that the blood glucose levels of women with
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1606/gestational-diabetes-what-you-need-to-know">gestational diabetes</a> often return to normal after giving birth, they may also have an increased likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes afterwards.</div><div>
</div><div>You may have an
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1606/gestational-diabetes-what-you-need-to-know">increased risk</a> of developing gestational diabetes if you: </div><div><ul><li>Are overweight or obese</li><li>Have a family history of gestational diabetes</li><li>Are aged older than 35</li></ul></div><h2>Type 2 Diabetes
</h2><div>Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in Singapore and can be prevented and managed by making healthy lifestyle choices.</div><div>
</div><div>You may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you:</div><div><ul><li>Have a family history of diabetes</li><li>Have a BMI value of 23 or higher</li><li>Are physically inactive</li><li>Have high blood pressure</li><li>Have
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1428/diabetes-and-high-blood-cholesterol">high cholesterol</a> or abnormal lipid levels</li><li>Were affected by gestational diabetes
</li><li>Are aged 40 years and above</li><li>Have impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose </li></ul></div><h2>What is Prediabetes?
</h2><div>Prediabetics have blood glucose level readings that range between 7.8 millimoles per litre (mmol/l) and 11mmol/l two hours after an oral glucose tolerance test — higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. If you have been diagnosed as prediabetic, it is important for you to make the necessary lifestyle changes (such as regular exercise and weight loss) as soon as possible to prevent your condition from escalating into type 2 diabetes.</div><div>
</div><h2>What Should I Do?
</h2><div>Diabetes is often called a “silent” disease as many patients may experience mild or no symptoms at all in its early stages. However, an early diagnosis (such as prediabetes, which is reversible) may help to prevent your condition from worsening. You can also
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1957/Beat-Diabetes-with-These-4-Simple-Steps">reverse prediabetes</a> with simple steps like eating right and adopting an active lifestyle. Regular health screening is thus the most effective way for you to detect diabetes so you can get the treatment you need. </div><div>
</div><div>If you are aged between 18 and 39 years old, find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes using the
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/dra">Diabetes Risk Assessment</a>. If you are aged 40 years and above, you are recommended to undergo health screening in Singapore once every three years under HPB's
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/61/Screen_for_Life">Screen for Life</a> programme.</div><div><hr /><p>
<strong>Read these next:</strong></p><ul><li>
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<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1342/diabetic-muslims-can-fast-safely-during-ramadan" title="Diabetic Muslims Can Fast Safely During Ramadan">Diabetic Muslims Can Fast Safely During Ramadan</a> </li><li>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/838/healthy-eating-for-managing-diabetes">Guide to Healthy Eating for Managing Diabetes Mellitus</a></li><li>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1273/d-day-for-diabetes" title="Singapore’s War on Diabetes">Singapore’s War on Diabetes</a> </li><li>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1422/dont-lose-sleep-over-diabetes" title="Don't Lose Sleep over Type 2 Diabetes">Don't Lose Sleep over Type 2 Diabetes</a> </li><li>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/162/diabetes-hub" title="Diabetes Hub: Guide to Managing Diabetes">Diabetes Hub: Guide to Managing Diabetes</a> </li><li>
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1319/watch-out-for-these-chronic-complications-of-diabetes" title="Watch Out for These Chronic Complications of Diabetes">Watch Out for These Chronic Complications of Diabetes</a>
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