Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?

Description

To find out about your risk for diabetes, check each item that applies to you.

• I am 45 years of age or older.
• My weight puts me at risk for diabetes.
• I have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes.
• I am Asian American or Pacific Islander.
• I am fairly inactive. I am physically active less than three times a week.
• I have been told that I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) .
• I have had diabetes while I was pregnant (this is called gestational diabetes) or I gave birth to a baby weighing 9 pounds or more.
• I have been told that my glucose levels are higher than normal.
• My blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, or I have been told that I have high blood pressure.
• My cholesterol (lipid) levels are not normal. My HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol) is less than 35 or my triglyceride level is higher than 250.
• Patches of skin around my neck and armpits appear dark, thick, and velvety. This is called acanthosis nigricans .
• I have been told I have blood vessel problems affecting my heart, brain, or legs.

Keep in mind: As people get older, their risk for type 2 diabetes increases.

At-Risk Weight Charts

Find your height in the correct chart. If your weight is equal to or greater than the weight listed, you are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes.

If You Are Asian American At Risk BMI ≥ 23

If You Are Pacific Islander At Risk BMI ≥ 26

If You Are Not Asian American or Pacific Islander At Risk BMI ≥ 25

Source: Adapted from Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Diabetes Education Program(NDEP) is jointly sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the support of more than 200 partner organizations.