Type 2 Diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas has stopped producing enough insulin. It is very unknown why this happens. Many risk factors can lead to Type 2 Diabetes. The risk factors can include: weight, fat distribution, inactivity, family history, race, age, prediabetes, gestational diabetes, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Weight is a risk factor because the more fatty tissues you have, the more resistant your cells become to insulin. Keep in mind though that people who are not overweight, can still get Type 2 Diabetes. The risk for Type 2 Diabetes is much greater, if your fat is stored in your abdomen, than if it were to be stored in your hips or thighs. Fat distribution is a risk factor because
