Knowing your risk for type 2 diabetes is one of the first steps to prevention. Talk to your doctor about diabetes if you have any of the following risk factors:
Abnormal health numbers such as:
HDL (Good) cholesterol is less than 35 or triglyceride level is higher than 250
High blood glucose
High blood pressure
Age 45 years or older
Family history of diabetes (sibling or parent)
Had diabetes while pregnant or gave birth to a baby weighing over 9 pounds (gestational diabetes)
Has polycystic ovary syndrome (women only)
Has vascular problems affecting the brain, heart, or legs
Physical inactivity
Race/Ethnicity:
African American
American Indians
Asian Americans
Hispanics/Latinos
Pacific Islanders
Am I at Risk? Take the Test
The test can help you determine if you have a high or low risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Know Your Score
