What increases risk for diabetes?

Being overweight: Obesity is a large risk factor for developing diabetes. A family history of diabetes can increase your risk as well.

Underlying cause: As many have stated, being obese is a big risk factor. Fam hx plays a role. Suggest thinking about it from the standpoint of what creates resistance to Insulin in our body. High body fat/low body muscle (even in the absence of obesity) does this. Some evidence suggests diets high in processed foods can. Soda (prob even diet) & simple carbs (pasta, crackers, etc). Don't forget alcohol's carbs.

Not sugar: Diabetes is not related to your intake of sugar; actually sugar has few calories, but they are empty calories without nutrition. Adult (or type 2) diabetes is more common as you get older, if you have a family history of diabetes -- and is 70-90% related to weight. As you gain weight you become more resistant to Insulin until your pancreas is overwhelmed. It's the only risk factor you can control.

Obesity: Obesity increases risk of type 2 diabetes. Genetics play a significant role in both type 1 and type 2.