LIVING with a 'silent killer' condition could double the risk of developing sepsis - with younger adults and men particularly susceptible.

But researchers have identified several modifiable risk factors to potentially lower the risk of the life-threatening condition.

Type 2 diabetes raises the risk of deadly sepsis, according to a long-term study undertaken in Australia.

And those aged younger than 60 years and men are especially at risk.

In the UK, more than 4.9 million people live with diabetes, with type 2 diabetes accounting for approximately 90 per cent of cases.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when insulin doesn't work properly or there's not enough of it.

There's no single cause, but a combination of lifestyle factors such as obesity, inactivity and poor diet can increase a person's ri

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