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The information presented here is meant to complement the advice of your health-care providers, not to replace it. Before making any major changes in your medication, diet or exercise, talk to your doctor.
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Could you have diabetes?
Nearly 17 million people in the United States have diabetes. But one-third of them don't even know they have the disease. This simple test can give you an idea of your risk.
| You are... | Yes (pts) | No (pts) |
| 1. My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart on this page. | 5 | 0 |
| 2. I am under 65 years of age and get little or no exercise. | 5 | 0 |
| 3. I am between 45 and 64 years of age. | 5 | 0 |
| 4. I am 65 years old or older. | 9 | 0 |
| 5. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth. | 1 | 0 |
| 6. I have a sister or brother with diabetes. | 1 | 0 |
| 7. I have a parent with diabetes. | 1 | 0 |
| Total Points |
Scoring: 10 or more points - you are at greater risk for having diabetes. If you scored 3 to 9 points, you are probably at low risk right now. Diabetes is more common among 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 - especially if you scored between 3 and 9 points.
Souce: American Diabetes Association.
At-risk weight chart
If your weight is above that shown in the chart below, you may be at risk for diabetes.
| Height without shoes |
Weight (pounds) without clothes |
| 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 |
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