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Being at least what age is a risk factor for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes?

45 or older.

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  1. 21 or older
  2. 45 or older ✔
  3. 80 or older

Why: CDC lists being age 45 or older as a risk factor for prediabetes and type 2. Younger people can still get type 2, so other risk factors matter too.

Huh, didn't know that: Having overweight or obesity is another CDC risk factor.

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Answer: 45 or older. CDC lists being age 45 or older as a risk factor for prediabetes and type 2. Younger people can still get type 2, so other risk factors matter too.

  1. CDC: Diabetes Risk Factors www.cdc.gov/diabetes/risk-factors/index.html
    Are age 45 or older.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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