• Are over age 45.
• Are overweight.
• Do not exercise regularly.
• Have a family history of diabetes.
• Delivered a baby weighing over 9 pounds.
• Are a Hispanic, Native, or African American.

Could You Be At Risk For Diabetes?
Take the Test. Know Your Score.

Diabetes is a silent disease. You can have it for years and not even know it. During this time, harm to your eyes, nerves and kidneys may have been going on for up to 10 years.

One way to find out if you are at risk is to take the
following true or false test. If you answer TRUE to any question, please include the point total to the right, and then add up your final score.

• I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more
  than 9 pounds at birth. True (1) ____
• I have a sister or brother with diabetes. True (1) ____
• I have a parent with diabetes. True (1) ____
• My weight is equal to or above that listed on the
  chart below. True (5) ____
• I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no
  exercise. True (5) ____
• I am between 45 and 64 years of age. True (5) ____
• I am 65 years old or older. True (9) ____

  TOTAL SCORE ____

If you scored 10 or more points, you are at a high risk for having diabetes and you should consult your health care physician. If you scored 3 - 9 points, you are
probably at low risk for diabetes now, but you should continue to watch your weight, keep active and try to eat low fat meals that are high in fruits and vegetables, and whole grains.

At Risk Weight Chart