Although type 2 diabetes can occur in anyone, you are at greater risk for developing this disorder if you:
* Have a family member who has type 2 diabetes
* Are overweight
* Are over 65 years of age
* Are of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American-Indian, Asian-American, or Pacific-Islander descent
* Have high blood pressure
* Have very high cholesterol or triglyceride levels
* Are not very physically active (get less than 30 minutes of exercise 3 days a week)
* Are a woman who developed type 2 diabetes while pregnant (a condition called gestational diabetes)
* Are a woman who has experienced an unexplained miscarriage or stillbirth or had babies weighing 9 pounds or more at birth
Take advantage of our interactive type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool.
If you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, there are several things you can do that may manage your risk, such as exercising regularly, eating healthy foods, and watching your weight. Your doctor or healthcare professional can work with you to develop a program that’s right for you.
If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and your doctor or healthcare professional has recommended that you control your blood sugar levels with medication in addition to eating healthy foods and exercising regularly, ask him or her if Glucophage XR is right for you.