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Risk factors for diabetes

By Healthday News
September 19, 2018

Some risk factors for diabetes are under a person’s control, such as maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet and getting enough exercise, the American Heart Association (AHA) notes.

The AHA says additional risk factors that are under a person’s control include:

* Managing stress.

* Avoiding smoking.

* Getting quality sleep every night.