<s>[INST] What causes type 2 diabetes? [/INST] When many lifestyle factors start affecting the function of your pancreas, this can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. These lifestyle factors include being overweight, having high blood pressure, and having high cholesterol. Genetic factors also contribute to having diabetes; people with a family history of the disease have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Source: Canadian Task Force. Link: https://canadiantaskforce.ca/tools-resources/type-2-diabetes-2/type-2-diabetes-patient-faq/. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>