How Did I Get Diabetes?

Diabetes is not infectious. You didn’t catch diabetes from somebody, and you can’t pass it on. It is difficult to say with certainty why one person develops diabetes and another does not. What is certain is that the contributing risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:

• Genetics

• Race

• Increasing age

• Excess weight

• Low physical activity

Diabetes is a serious disease, but it can be managed. You can lead a long, healthy life with diabetes. When you are equipped with the right tools, information, and support, self-management of blood sugar levels can become a reality. And maintaining tight control of your blood sugar levels over the long term may help you significantly reduce your risk of diabetes complications.