Almost anyone can be a victim of diabetes mellitus. But there are a few risk factors which predispose to the development of diabetes mellitus, namely:

1. AGE: type 1DIABETES MELLITUS is more common among young individuals, while type2 presents in the middle aged individuals.
2. GENETIC FACTORS: DIABETES MELLITUS is said to run in families. An individual is at greater risk of developing the disease if there is a strong family history.
3. EVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: DIABETES MELLITUS is known to be caused by some viral infections.
4. LIFE STYLE: Sedentary life style has a positive correlation with DIABETES MELLITUS.
5. FOOD HABITS: Intake of high calorie foods results in impaired glucose tolerance and DIABETES MELLITUS.

Read The Complete DIABETES MELLITUS Series:

1. WHAT IS DIABETES MELLITUS?
2. WHAT IS INSULIN?
3. WHY IS INSULIN IMPORTANT?
4. IS DIABETES MELLITUS A COMMON DISEASE? WHY SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT IT?
5. ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIABETES MELLITUS?
6. WHO IS A VICTIM OF DIABETES MELLITUS?
7. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES MELLITUS?
8. WHAT ARE THE DIAGNOSTIC MODALITIES AVAILABLE FOR DIAGNOSIS OF DIABETES MELLITUS?
9.  WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS ARE NOT UNDER CONTROL?
10. HOW CAN I KEEP MY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS UNDER CONTROL AND PREVENT COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES MELLITUS?