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Diabetes Risk Assessment

There are 20.8 million Americans with diabetes - and nearly one-third of them (or 6.2 million people) don't know it! 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.

To find out if you are at risk, fill out the test then press "Calculate"

Are you 20 or more pounds overweight?  
Do you get little or no exercise during a usual day?  
Are you are a woman and have delivered a baby weighing 9 or more pounds?  
Do you have a brother or sister with diabetes?  
Do you have a parent with diabetes?  
 
Your test results : __

[ Click to contact us about your score ]
SCORING YOUR TEST

3-9 : You are probably at low risk for having diabetes now. But don't just forget about it -- especially if you are Hispanic/Latino, African American, American Indian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. You may be at higher risk in the future.

10 or higher : You are at greater risk for having diabetes. Only your health care provider can determine if you have diabetes. At your next office visit, find out for sure.

DIABETES FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, heart disease, strokes, kidney failure, and amputations. It kills almost 210,000 people each year.

Some people with diabetes exhibit symptoms, some do not. If you have any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor:

  • Extreme thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Unexplained weight loss

For more information on diabetes, call 1-866-602-3300 or click here to contact us.

Source: American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org)



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