Are chances of getting diabetes higher if someone in your family has it?

True. The closer a relative with diabetes, the greater the risk of developing it yourself. At least 30% of Type 2 diabetics have a family history, although that's true of only 10% of Type 1 diabetics. The risk factor also depends on age and weight. Up untill about 75 years of age, the older you are, the greater the risk. The average age of diagnosis for Type 2 is 52 in people with no family history, or 51 in those with a family history. Over 80% of Type 2 diabetics are overweight. The more overweight you are – and the less physical activity you do – the greater your risk of developing diabetes.

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