Determine Your Risk for
Having Diabetes
Sixteen million Americans have diabetes -- and millions of them don't
even know it! Take this test to see if you are at risk for having
diabetes.
Read the statements below. Add up the numbers in the "YES"
column for those that apply for you.
At Risk Weight Chart
Men & Women >35 years old
| Height |
Weight |
Height |
Weight |
| Feet/inches |
Pounds |
Feet/inches |
Pounds |
| Without Shoes |
Without Clothing |
Without Shoes |
Without Clothing |
| 4' 10" |
129 |
5' 8" |
177 |
| 4' 11" |
133 |
5' 9" |
182 |
| 5' 0" |
138 |
5' 10" |
188 |
| 5' 1" |
143 |
5' 11" |
193 |
| 5' 2" |
147 |
6' 0" |
199 |
| 5' 3" |
152 |
6' 1" |
204 |
| 5' 4" |
157 |
6' 2" |
210 |
| 5' 5" |
162 |
6' 3" |
216 |
| 5' 6" |
167 |
6' 4" |
221 |
| 5' 7" |
172 |
|
| |
YES |
| I weigh equal to or more than that listed in the chart (see
chart above). |
5 |
| I am under 65 years of age and I get little or no
exercise during a usual day. |
5 |
| I am between 45-64 years old. |
5 |
| I am 65 years old or older. |
9 |
| I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds
at birth. |
1 |
| I have sister or brother with diabetes. |
1 |
| I have a parent with diabetes. |
1 |
|
Total |
|
Scoring 3-9 points:
You are probably at low risk for having diabetes now. But don't just
forget about it! Especially if you are Hispanic, African American,
American Indian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. You may be at
higher risk in the future. New guidelines recommend everyone age 45 and
over should consider being tested for the disease every three years.
However, people at high risk should consider being tested at a younger
age.
Scoring 10 or more points:
You are at high risk for having diabetes. Only a doctor can determine if
you have diabetes. See a doctor soon and find out for sure.
To find out more, contact Glens Falls Hospital
or visit American Diabetes
Association.
Or click here for more information on Diabetes
self-management and the Diabetes
Center.
