The two strongest risk factors for type 2 diabetes are
a. obesity and family history.
b. recurrent viral infections and stress.
c. male gender and upper body obesity.
d. preference for sweet foods and sedentary lifestyle.
A
The two strongest risk factors for type 2 diabetes are obesity and family history. Upper body ob-esity and sedentary lifestyle may also contribute to the disease. Male gender, preference for sweet foods, recurrent viral infections, and stress are not risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
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