— FOR YOUR HEALTH —

Am I At Risk For Diabetes?

Check off all areas that are true.

 

___Blood pressure greater than 120/80.

 ___Body mass index (BMI) greater than 25.

___Over 40, overweight, family history of Diabetes.

___Hispanic American, African American, Native American Indian.

___Age 65 or older.

___Had gestational diabetes.

___Total cholesterol greater than 200.

___Good cholesterol (HDL) less than 35.

___Bad cholesterol (LDL) greater than 130.

___Get less than 30 minutes of exercise daily for 5 days per week.

___Overweight.

___Don’t know my last fasting (8 hrs. or more) blood sugar result.

___My last fasting blood sugar (8 hrs. or more) was greater than 100.

___Have Diabetes in my family background.

___Am unaware of any family history of Diabetes but have family history of heart disease and stroke.

___Have too much fat in my stomach region.

___My waist measurement is (greater than 40-male, greater than 35-female).

___I know I will never get Diabetes.

___My doctor is responsible for my medical information.

___My normal eating plan does not include many fruits & vegetables.

If you checked off one or more of the above risk factors or if you don’t know if the statement is true, turn to page 3 and read more about why you need to be concerned. Then be sure to ask your doctor to order a fasting blood sugar test and call ECDA for more information and to obtain a copy of “All About Pre-Diabetes”.

Do you have a question about Diabetes?

Speak to our certified diabetes educator. Call 454-0715.