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There is no specific weight at which a person automatically develops Diabetes. Diabetes can affect people at any weight, though being overweight or obese does increase the risk, especially for type 2 diabetes.

Here’s what matters more than a number on the scale:

  • Body fat distribution (belly fat increases risk)
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25 (overweight) or over 30 (obese) raises risk, but is not a guarantee
  • Family history of diabetes
  • Physical inactivity
  • Unhealthy diet
  • Age and ethnicity

Many people who are overweight never develop diabetes, and some people who are slim do, particularly due to genetics or insulin resistance.

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