Determine Your Diabetic Risk

Diabetes is one of the worst diseases of our time. It affects 16 million Americans and its complications can lead to heart disease, kidney disease and blindness. If left untreated, diabetes can even lead to death. Millions of people know they have diabetes, millions more have this disease but are not aware of it.

To find out your risk, take this simple quiz. Check your score and get serious about fighting one of the worst diseases of our time.

 

Click on those statements that apply to you. If a statement does not apply leave it blank. After you have made all your selections, total your score below.

1. I have been experiencing one or more of the following symptoms on a regular basis:
    - Excessive thirst
    - Frequent urination
    - Extreme fatigue
    - Unexplained weight loss
    - Blurry vision from time to time

2. I am over 30 years old:
   

3. My weight is 2% over ideal weight:
   

4. I am a woman who has had more than one baby weighing over 9 lbs. at birth:
   

5. I am of native American descent:
   

6. I am of Latino or African descent:
   

7. I have a parent with diabetes:
   

8. I have a brother or sister with diabetes:
   

Use the key below to determine if you are at high risk or low risk for having a heart attack.

Key:	Low Risk: 3 - 5	You probably are at a low risk for diabetes. But don't just forget about it. Especially if you're over 30, overweight, or are of African, Latino, or Native American descent.
	High Risk: Over 5	You may be at a high risk for diabetes. You may already have diabetes. See your doctor or call (315) 338-7140 for a list of local physicians accepting new patients.

If you would like information on heart disease please contact our Education Office at:

E-mail:

Phone: (315) 338-7143

Fax: (315) 338-7526

 

          

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