Risk Factors for Diabetes Mellitus Include

Question

Risk factors for diabetes mellitus include:
A) Genetic or autoimmune disorder.
B) Obesity and sedentary lifestyle.
C) Delivering one or more underweight babies.
D) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

Risk factors for diabetes mellitus include genetic or autoimmune disorders and lifestyle factors such as obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Delivering one or more underweight babies may be a complication of diabetes but is not a risk factor for developing the condition. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes both genetic or autoimmune disorders and lifestyle factors as risk factors for diabetes mellitus.