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Are You At Risk?

An estimated 18 million Americans have diabetes -- yet many do not know they have the disease. Without diagnosis and treatment, diabetes may result in long-term complications, such as blindness, heart attack, stroke, kidney disease or amputation. Take this short quiz to determine if you are at a higher than normal risk for developing diabetes.

Select the answers that most closely describe you:

Age:

 

 

Under 20

20 to 40

40 to 60

Over 60

 


Weight:

 

 

Underweight

Overweight
(11% to 20% above weight range)

   

 

Normal
(up to 10% above weight range)

Obese
(more than 20% above weight range)

 


Heritage:

 

 

 

 

Native American

African American

Hispanic American

 

European American

Asian American

Other

 


During Pregnancy:

 

 

Not Applicable

 

9+ pound baby

 

Slight Problem

 

Gestational Diabetes

 


Diabetes in Family

 

 

None

 

Parent

 

Sibling

 

Other Relative

     

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The health information on this Web site is for general background purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific conditions. Seek prompt medical attention for health care questions you have. Consult your physician before making changes to your medication, diet, fitness program, or blood glucose testing schedules.