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Genetic Factors: Similar to type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes also exhibits a familial pattern of occurrence. Therefore, pancreatic structure may be related to genetic inheritance. This genetic predisposition is more pronounced in type 2 diabetes than in type 1 diabetes. For example: If one twin has type 1 diabetes, the other has a 40% chance of developing the disease; but if it is type 2 diabetes, the other twin has a 70% chance of developing type 2 diabetes.Obesity: Obesity is a significant factor in the development of type 2 diabetes. Genetic factors or etiology can lead to obesity, as well as type 2 diabetes. In central obesity, excess fat is concentrated in the abdomen, and such individuals are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to those whose fat is concentrated in the hips and thighs.
Age: Age is also a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Half of type 2 diabetes patients develop the condition after the age of 55. The higher prevalence of diabetes in older individuals may also be related to the tendency for them to be overweight.
Modern Lifestyle: Consuming high-calorie foods and reduced physical activity can also lead to diabetes, and some believe this is also due to obesity. Obesity and type 2 diabetes are more common among U.S.-born Asian and Latin American individuals who have adopted "Westernized" dietary and activity habits.