what are the risk factors for developing type 2 dm as a child?
['Weight. Being overweight is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children. ... ', 'Inactivity. The less active your child is, the greater his or her risk of type 2 diabetes. ... ', 'Family history. ... ', 'Race. ... ', 'Age and sex. ... ', 'Birth weight and gestational diabetes. ... ', 'Pre-term birth.']