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What are the risks of diabetes 2?You need to keep an eye on your health and have regular check-ups if you have type 2 diabetes because it can lead to:. heart disease and stroke.. loss of feeling and pain (nerve damage). foot problems – like sores and infections.. vision loss and blindness.. miscarriage and stillbirth.. problems with your kidneys.. What are the risk factors of type 2 diabetes GCSE?Inactivity – If you do not exercise, you have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to the risk of having high blood pressure or being overweight. Family history – If you have a parent, brother, sister or child with type 2 diabetes, you will have a two to six times higher risk of developing it.
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