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Diabetes Risk Quiz

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Did you know that it is possible for those at high risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes to delay or prevent it?

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It's true!


Lifestyle changes like weight loss, healthy eating, and exercise can all delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes in high-risk people.

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Answer these 7 simple questions to find out if you are at risk for developing diabetes.

For every "yes", add up the number of points besides that question to determine your level of risk.

Number 1
Do have a parent with diabetes 1
Do you have a sibling with diabetes 1
Number 3
Are you a woman who has ever given birth to a baby weighing over 9 pounds 1
According to the CDC guidelines does your weight exceed the amount shown for your height 5
Circled 5
Are you younger than 65 and get little to no daily exercise 5
Circled 6 C
Are you between 45 and 65 years of age 5
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Circled 7 C
Are you 65 or older 9

TALLY TIME!

If you accumulated 10 or more points, you could have a significant risk of developing prediabetes, a precursor to diabetes marked by higher than normal blood sugar levels.


It is important that you speak with your health care provider about your unique medical situation, so you can begin taking preventative steps.

You can still greatly reduce your chance of developing diabetes.

1) Know your risks - Talk to your doctor about your family history and other warning signs of diabetes.


2) Manage your weight - Obesity plays a major factor in the development of the disease. Reducing your body weight by 5 percent can cut your chance of developing diabetes by more than half!

3) Choose whole grains - choosing whole grains may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes because their nutrients release slowly into the blood stream to naturally manage blood sugar levels.



4) Get more exercise - regular exercise helps manage body weight, encourage heart health, and manage blood sugar levels.

5) Monitor carbohydrate intake- carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels, and high blood sugar levels can increase risk for diabetes.





6) Stick to a healthy diet - control portion sizes and eat a balanced diet of leafy greens, fruits, fish and lean meats.

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