Which genetic factor(s) increase(s) the risk of a person developing diabetes mellitus (DM)? (select all that apply.)
a. Number of relatives with DM
b. Body mass index (BMI)
c. Sedentary lifestyle
d. Genetic closeness of relatives with DM
e. Race
A, D, E
Genetic factors that increase the risk of developing diabetes include the number and genetic closeness of relatives with diabetes, as well as race. BMI and sedentary lifestyle are not genetic factors.
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