Could You Have Diabetes-and Not Know It

Could You Have Diabetes-And Not Know it?

Summary: Take this test to see if you are a risk for having diabetes.

Could You Have Diabetes-And Not Know it?

Article Body: Take this test to see if you are at risk for having diabetes. Diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. If you are a member of one of these ethnic groups, you need to pay special attention to this test. Write in the points next to each statement that is true for you. If a statement is not true, put a zero. Then add your total score.

. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth.

Yes ______

. I have a sister or brother with diabetes.

Yes ______

. I have a parent with diabetes.

Yes ______

. My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart.

Yes ______

. I am under years of age and I get little or no exercise.

Yes ______

. I am between and years of age.

Yes ______

. I am years old or older.

Yes ______

TOTAL

Scoring or more points: You are at high risk for having diabetes. Only your health care provider can check to see if you have diabetes. See yours soon and find out for sure.

Scoring to points: You are probably at low risk for having diabetes now. But don't just forget about it. Keep your risk low by losing weight if you are overweight, being active most days and eating low-fat meals that are high in fruits and vegetables and whole grain foods. Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, heart disease, strokes, kidney failure and loss of a limb.