Relative Risks (IMAGE) Brown University Caption Low birth weight points to a higher risk of adult-onset type 2 diabetes. A number of related factors could alert physicians to a greater likelihood that a patient who had low birth weight is at greater risk. Credit Liu lab/Brown University Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.