Complete the following Diabetes Risk Test to help you determine your risk for having pre-diabetes or diabetes. Schedule an appointment with your physician for proper diagnosis.
1. Circle your answer for each statement.
2. Add together all awarded points.
3. Match your total score with the risk message shown at the bottom of the table.
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Statement
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My Score
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I am 43 years old or younger.
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No – 5
Yes – 0
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At my height (see At-Risk Weight Chart), my weight is equal to or more than the At-Risk weight.
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No – 0
Yes – 5
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During at least one of my pregnancy, I developed diabetes.
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No – 0
Yes - 5
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I am 56 years old or younger.
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No – 5
Yes – 1
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My mother, father, sister(s), and/or brother(s) have diabetes.
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No – 0
Yes – 1
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I am Caucasian (white).
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No – 1
Yes – 0
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A doctor or other health professional has told me that I have hypertension (high blood pressure).
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No – 0
Yes – 1
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Total Score
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Score 1 - 4 points
LOW RISK – Based on your answers, your risk for having pre-diabetes or diabetes is low. Talk to your doctor about ways to keep your risks low.
Score 5 - 9 point
AT RISK for PRE-DIABETES – Based on your answers, you are at increased risk for having pre-diabetes, which means your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Only your doctor can tell for sure if you have pre-diabetes. Talk to your doctor to see if additional testing is needed and ask about ways to reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Score 10 +
DIABETES RISK – Based on your answers, you are at increased risk for having type 2 diabetes. However, only your doctor can tell for sure if you do have type 2 diabetes. Talk to your doctor to see if additional testing is needed.