- A new study shows that African Americans, especially women, are much more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than their white counterparts.
- Most of the difference can be explained by known risk factors, including obesity (among women only), family history of diabetes, fewer years of formal education, and less physical activity.
- Much of the risk for diabetes among the African American population can be modified with lifestyle changes, but a yet-unknown genetic or environmental factor may also contribute.
African Americans at Greater Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
African Americans at Greater Risk of Type 2 Diabetes