Diabetes risk test

Are you at risk for diabetes? Take the adjoining quiz and find out. Here's the
scoring:

3-5 points:
If you scored 3-5 points, you are probably at low risk for diabetes. But don't
just forget about the risk  especially if you have a family history, are over
30, overweight, or are a Black American, Hispanic, or American Indian.
What to do next:
Learn and know the symptoms of diabetes  excessive thirst, frequent
urination, extreme fatigue, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision. If you
experience any of them, contact your doctor for further testing.

More than 5 points:
If you scored more than 5 points, you may be at high risk for diabetes. You
may even already have diabetes.
What do do next:
See your doctor as soon as possible. Find out if you have diabetes. Even if
you don't have diabetes, learn and know the symptoms. If you experience any of
the symptoms in the future, see your doctor immediately.

Reprinted with permission from the American Diabetes Association. Copyright c
1993 by the American Diabetes Association, Inc. All rights reserved.n



Diabetes risk test

Write in the points next to each statement that is true for you. If a
statement is not true for you, put a zero. Total the score for all statements.
Match your total figure with the scoring instructions below.

1. I have been experiencing one or more of the following symptoms on a regular
basis:
 Excessive thirst  YES 3______
 Frequent urinationYES 3______
 Extreme fatigueYES 1______
 Unexplained weight lossYES 3______
 Blurry vision from time to timeYES 2______
2. I am over 30 years oldYES 1______
3. My weight is equal to or above that listed in the
    weight chart*YES 2______
4. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than
    nine pounds at birth**YES 2______
5. I am of American Indian descentYES 1______
6. I am of Hispanic or Black American descentYES 1______
7. I have a parent with diabetesYES 1______
8. I have a brother or sister with diabetesYES 2______
     TOTAL______


NOTE: This test is meant to educate and make you aware of the serious risk
of diabetes. Only a medical doctor can determine if you do have diabetes.

The charts below show weights that are 20 percent heavier than what is
recommended for both men and women with a medium frame. If your weight is
above the amount shown for your height, you may be at risk for developing
diabetes.




Weight chart for women
(shows 20% over maximum ideal weights)
     Height    Weight
(without shoes)(without clothing)
     Feet Inches    Pounds
     4      9       127
     4     10       131
     4     11       134
     5      0       138
     5      1       142
     5      2       146
     5      3       151
     5      4       157
     5      5       162
     5      6       167
     5      7       172
     5      8       176
     5      9       181
     5     10       186
     
    
 The American Diabetes Association urges all pregnant women to be tested for
diabetes between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy.

    
Weight chart for men
(shows 20% over maximum ideal weights)
     Height    Weight
(without shoes)(without clothing)
     Feet Inches    Pounds
     5      1       146
     5      2       151
     5      3       155
     5      4       158
     5      5       163
     5      6       168
     5      7       174
     5      8       179
     5      9       184
     5     10       190
     5     11       196
     6      0       202
     6      1       208
     6      2       214
     6      3       220     

