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Diabetes Risk Assessment

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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, choose each statement that is true for you.

1. My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart below?

At-Risk Weight Chart Body Mass Index

Height Weight
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

(Height in feet and inches without shoes / Weight in pounds without clothing)

Yes
No


2. I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no exercise during a usual day?

Yes
No


3. I am between 45 and 64 years of age?

Yes
No


4. I am 65 years old or older?

Yes
No


5. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth?

Yes
No


6. I have a sister or brother with diabetes?

Yes
No


7. I have a parent with diabetes?

Yes
No


Pictures: DCI |
Source: American Diabetes Association |

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