As part of efforts to lead the fight against diabetes in Minnesota, SEGIP is partnering with Omada Health to bring awareness to common risk factors. Check them out below, then take a 1-minute health screener to find out your own risk at omadahealth.com/segip.

1. Overweight
   Nearly 2 out of 3 Minnesotans were overweight in 2014. The more fatty tissue you have on your body, the more resistant your cells become to insulin.
2. Belly fat
   If you carry extra fat in your midsection, you have higher chances than a person who carries it in their hips, thighs, butt, or anywhere else.
   
3. Sedentary lifestyle
   The less physically active you are, the greater your risk. Experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week.
   
4. Family history
   Your risk increases if a parent or sibling has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
   
5. Race
   If you are African-American, Latino, American-Indian, Asian-American, or of Pacific-Islander descent, you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
   
6. Age
   Diabetes risks increase with age—especially over the age of 45.
   
7. Blood pressure
   If your blood pressure is regularly above 140/90, your risk is increased.
   
8. Cholesterol levels
   An HDL reading below 35mg/dL or having triglyceride levels above 250 mg/dL makes you more prone to diabetes.
   
9. Sleep
   Untreated sleep problems, especially sleep apnea, can increase the risk of insulin resistance and and prediabetes. 

Learn more about these risks on the Omada blog.

It’s Prediabetes Day!

Take a 1-minute health screener to see if you’re eligible for Omada, a breakthrough online program that inspires healthy habits you can live with long-term. Visit omadahealth.com/segip.

If you or your adult family member(s) who are enrolled in a SEGIP medical plan are at risk for type 2 diabetes, SEGIP will cover the entire cost of the program.