<s>[INST] What are the risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus? [/INST] Certain factors increase a person’s risk of developing diabetes.

Risk factors for Type 1 diabetes:

Family history of type 1 diabetes (genetic predisposition).
Younger age – higher likelihood of being diagnosed as a child, teenager, or young adult.
Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes:

Family history of type 2 diabetes.
Overweight.
Unhealthy diet.
Physically inactive.
Smoking. Source: Gleneagles Hospital. Link: https://gleneagles.com.my/articles/7-most-commonly-asked-diabetes-questions. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>