### Question
Can you define what individual at risk for diabetes means?


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

> 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**

