have previously been identified as having impaired fasting glucose (IFG), a higher-than-normal level of blood glucose after fasting
have previously been identified as having impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), a measure of how the body has processed a glucose solution two hours after drinking it
have a family history of diabetes
are members of certain ethnic groups (including Asian-American, African-American, Hispanic American, and American Indian)
have had gestational diabetes or have given birth to a child weighing more than 9 pounds
have elevated blood pressure
have an HDL cholesterol level (the "good" cholesterol) of 35 mg/dl or lower and/or a triglyceride level of 250 mg/dl or higher
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