4. Family History of Diabetes
Family history can also be a factor when it comes to diabetes. This is obviously the case because genetics is also a cause. But the family history may not be restricted just to the genes that you get from your parents.
Because obesity and lack of exercise can be a factor in diabetes, the actual environment that you live in, and more importantly, the environment that you build for yourself as an adult, is likely from your parents as well. But as far as the actual genetics that can put you at a higher risk for diabetes, this can be present in family members other than your parents. The more people in your family with diabetes, the bigger your risk is.