Are You At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?

Are You At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Previous Page

When Should I Be Tested For Diabetes?
Anyone aged 45 years or older should consider getting tested for type 2 diabetes, especially if you are overweight. If you are younger than 45, but are overweight and have one or more additional risk factors listed below, you should consider testing.

• Over 45 years of age
• Overweight (See if your are overweight)
• Physically inactive
• Have a parent or sibling with diabetes
• Are African American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indian
• Had diabetes during pregnancy or had a baby who weighed over 9 pounds at birth

CDC Prediabetes Screening Test

Warning Signs of Diabetes

• Extreme thirst
• Frequent urination
• Unexplained weight loss
• Frequent infections
• Cuts that are slow to heal
• Extreme fatigue
  

To Reduce Your Chances of Getting Type 2 Diabetes:

• Obtain/maintain a healthy weight.
• Be active every day -walk, cycle, garden, dance, etc.
• Eat a variety of foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and salt.