COULD YOU HAVE DIABETES & NOT KNOW IT? TAKE THE TEST... KNOW YOUR SCORE...
Write in the points next to each statement that is true for you. If a statement is not true, put a zero (0). Than add your total score.
I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth. YES 1 ____
I have a sister of brother with diabetes. YES 1 ____
I have a parent with diabetes. YES 1 ____
My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart below. YES 1 ____
I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no exercise. YES 1 ____
I am between 45 and 64 years of age. YES 1 ____
I am 65 years old or older. YES 1 ____
Scoring 10 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 3 - 9 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.
At-risk weight chart
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
in feet & inches without shoes
in pounds without clothing
4'10"
129
4'11"
133
5'0"
138
5'1"
143
5'2"
147
5'3"
152
5'4"
157
5'5"
162
5'6"
167
5'7"
172
5'8"
177
5'9"
182
5'10"
188
5'11"
193
6'0"
199
6'1"
204
6'2"
210
6'3"
216
6'4"
221
If you weigh the same as or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes.