Being overweight and very overweight (obesity), especially in the stomach, significantly promote the development of type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure that is not treated Increased blood fats due to high cholesterol Little regular exercise, little sport Unhealthy diet with plenty of white flour, industrial sugar and fructose.
Regular alcohol consumption Presence of diabetes within the family. Medications that negatively affect blood sugar levels, such as cortisone, beta blockers to treat high blood pressure and antidepressants to treat depression. Even a permanently and slightly elevated blood sugar in the body can, as a preliminary stage of the disease (pre-diabetes), lead to diabetes.