Mosquitoes are attracted to various factors. Here are some key points from the search results:

• Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, which is released when we exhale. An increase in carbon dioxide in the air can alert mosquitoes to the presence of a potential host[5].

• Body odor can also attract mosquitoes. Factors such as compounds on the skin and individual body chemistry can influence how attractive a person smells to mosquitoes[5].

• Research suggests that mosquitoes may prefer individuals with blood type O[5]. However, it is important to note that blood type is just one of many factors that can contribute to a person’s attractiveness to mosquitoes.

• Some studies have found a connection between diabetes and mosquitoes in the form of uric acid[2]. However, the relationship between diabetes and mosquito attraction is not fully understood and requires further research.

• Feeding mosquitoes sugar can actually make them less likely to bite, as it causes levels of a protein called vitellogenin to rise in the mosquitoes[4]. However, this does not mean that consuming sugary treats will repel mosquitoes.

Citations: [1] https://www.oprah.com/health_wellness/why-mosquitoes-bite-some-people-more-than-others/all [2] https://betterdiabeteslife.com/posts/do-mosquitoes-target-people-with-diabetes/ [3] https://globalnews.ca/news/3615236/why-mosquitoes-love-to-bite-you-and-what-to-do-about-those-pesky-bites/ [4] https://theconversation.com/feeding-mosquitoes-sugar-makes-them-less-likely-to-bite-but-dont-go-leaving-out-sugary-treats-just-yet-118029 [5] https://www.healthline.com/health/mosquito-blood-type [6] https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sugar-stop-mosquito-bites/story?id=62967669