### Question
How is the term individual at risk for diabetes defined?


### Answer
The term **individual at risk for diabetes** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as the following:

> an individual who has any of the following risk factors for diabetes:


(A) Hypertension

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

