Diabetes is a very common disease. About 8.3% of the US population have diabetes. There are 3 types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. So it is also known as juvenile diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It is also known as adult-onset diabetes. The third type of diabetes, gestational diabetes, only affects pregnant women.
By answering the following 9 questions we can calculate your relative risk of developing diabetes comparing with a person who has no exposure to the risk factors. You can also see how your risk is reduced if you are able to eliminate some risk factors.