Which factor is listed as a risk factor for diabetes?

• A. Hypertension
• B. Obesity
• C. Age
• D. Family History

Answer: (D)

Genetic predisposition drives diabetes risk, and family history is the signal of that inherited susceptibility. If a close relative has diabetes, your baseline risk rises because of shared genetic variants that can affect how the body uses insulin and manages blood glucose. This makes family history a recognized risk factor, which is why it’s identified as the correct factor. While obesity, age, and hypertension are also linked to higher risk in general, the question highlights family history as the listed risk factor.