diabetes and not know it? There are 20.8 million Americans with diabetes - and Scoring 3-9 points: You are probably at low risk for having diabetes now. …
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2006 2006
Are You At Risk For Diabetes?
Take this quick test to find out
Could you have diabetes and not know it? There are 208 million Americans with diabetes - and nearly one-third of them or 62 million people dont 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, write in the points next to each statement that is true for you If a statement is not true, write a zero Then add all the points to get your total score
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YES NO 5pts 0pts 0pts 0pts 0pts 0pts 0pts 0pts 5pts 9pts
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At-Risk Weight Chart Body Mass Index
Weight in pounds without clothing
Height in feet and inches without shoes
What are the symptoms of diabetes? More than 6 million people in the US have type 2 diabetes and do not know it Many have no signs or symptoms Symptoms can also be so mild that you might not even notice them Some people have symptoms but do not suspect
diabetes Heres what to look for: increased thirst increased hunger increased urination, especially at night fatigue weight loss blurred vision sores that do not heal If diabetes is left untreated, the level of glucose in the blood can become very hig 
h, inducing coma and possibly death Control diabetes by eating right, exercising, monitoring your blood sugar level, taking prescribed medications and learning about the disease Talk with your physician or call Blue Ridge HealthCares Diabetes Education Program at 580-6783 for more information
410 411 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 510 511 60 61 62 63 64
129 133 138 143 147 152 157 162 167 172 177 182 188 193 199 204 210 216 221
1 My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart shown at right?
2 I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no exercise during a usual day? 5pts 3 I am between 45 and 64 years of age? 4 I am 65 years old or older?
5 I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth? 1pts 6 I have a sister/brother with diabetes? 7 I have a parent with diabetes? Total Points: 1pts 1pts
Scoring 3-9 points: You are probably at low risk for having diabetes now But dont 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 Scoring 10 or more points: 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
If you weigh the same or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes
Source:jacn.org
