Common risk factors of diabetes and CVD
| Risk factors | Diabetes | CVD |
| Age | +++ | +++ |
| Gender (male) | + | ++ |
| South Asians | +++ | +++ |
| Family history | +++ | ++ |
| Physical inactivity | +++ | +++ |
| Unhealthy diet | +++ | +++ |
| Obesity | +++ | +++ |
| Low birth weight | ++ | ++ |
| Inflammation | ++ | ++ |
| Hypertension | + | +++ |
| Dyslipidaemia | + | +++ |
| Smoking | + | +++ |
| Psychosocial stress | ++ | ++ |
CVD, cardiovascular disease.
+ Mild Association; ++ Moderate Association; +++ Strong Association.