what risk factors are associated with diabetes mellitus?
['Weight. The more fatty tissue you have, the more resistant your cells become to insulin.', 'Inactivity. The less active you are, the greater your risk. ... ', 'Family history. ... ', 'Race. ... ', 'Age. ... ', 'Gestational diabetes. ... ', 'Polycystic ovary syndrome. ... ', 'High blood pressure.']