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Diabetes Risk Test
Could you have diabetes and not know it?
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There are 18.2 million Americans with diabetes - and nearly one-third of them (or 5.2 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, 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.
1. My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart below?
Yes - 5 pts
No - 0 pts
2. I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no exercise during a usual day?
Yes - 5 pts
No - 0 pts
3. I am between 45 and 64 years of age?
Yes - 5 pts
No - 0 pts
4. I am 65 years old or older?
Yes - 9 pts
No - 0 pts
5. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth?
Yes - 1 pts
No - 0 pts
6. I have a sister or brother with diabetes?
Yes - 1 pts
No - 0 pts
7. I have a parent with diabetes?
Yes - 1 pts
No - 0 pts
Total Points: ____
Scoring 3-9 points
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.
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.
At-Risk Weight Chart Body Mass Index
Height in feet and inches without shoes
Weight in pounds without clothing:
4'10" - 129 lb.
4'11" - 133 lb.
5'0" - 138 lb.
5'1" - 143 lb.
5'2" - 147 lb.
5'3" - 152 lb.
5'4" - 157 lb.
5'5" - 162 lb.
5'6" - 167 lb.
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5'7" - 172 lb.
5'8" - 177 lb.
5'9" - 182 lb.
5'10" - 188 lb.
5'11" - 193 lb.
6'0" - 199 lb.
6'1" - 204 lb.
6'2" - 210 lb.
6'3" - 216 lb.
6'4" - 221 lb.
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If you weigh the same or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes.
Link to What is Diabetes?
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