Which person would be MOST likely to develop type 2 diabetes?
a. a 20-year-old white athlete with a family history of diabetes
b. a 30-year-old black athlete with a family history of diabetes
c. a 40-year-old black female who is 50 pounds overweight
d. a 50-year-old white male who is 10 pounds overweight
C
The primary risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes is obesity; other risk factors include age, insufficient exercise, hypertension, dyslipidemia, history of gestational diabetes mellitus, ethnic background, and family history of diabetes.
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