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5/13/2008 4:12:31 AM

Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It?
Take this Test. Know the Score.

My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart.
Yes No
I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no exercise during a usual day.
Yes No
I am between 45 and 64 years of age.
Yes No
I am 65 years or older.
Yes No
I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth.
Yes No
I have a sister or brother with diabetes.
Yes No
I have a parent with diabetes.
Yes No

At-Risk Weight Chart
Height* (in inches)	Weight** WomenMen
57	134
58	137
59	140
60	143
61	146	157
62	150	160
63	154	162
64	157	165
65	161	168
66	164	172
67	168	175
68	172	179
69	175	182
70	178	186
71	182	190
72		194
73		199
74		203
75		209
* without shoes ** medium-framed person without clothing

Scoring — 0 - 9*
You're probably at low risk
of having or developing diabetes, but you could be at higher risk in the future. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent diabetes.

My Score:

Scoring — 10 or more*
You're at high risk for diabetes. Discuss the results of this quiz with your doctor during your next office visit.

*If you're African American, Hispanic or American Indian, pay special attention to your quiz results. Diabetes is more common in these ethnic groups.

Everyone over 45 years or older should consider being tested every three years.

For more information about diabetes, contact your doctor.

Are you at risk for Diabetes? Common risk factors include:

Over the age or 45

Family history of diabetes

Minority racial status (African American, Hispanic, Native American, etc.)

Overweight

Lack of exercise

Female