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Are You at Risk for Diabetes? 
Take This Test and See.

The American Diabetes Association has designed the following test to help people assess their risk for Type 2 diabetes. Use the Printer friendly page and print a copy of this form. Simply write in the points next to each statement that is true for you. If a statement is not true, put a zero.

I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth.
    

 1 ___
I have a sister or brother with diabetes.
   		 1 ___
I have a parent with diabetes.
   		 1 ___
My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart below.
   		 5 ___
I am under 65 years of age and get little or no exercise.
   		 5 ___
I am between 45 and 64 years of age.
   		 5 ___
I am 65 or older. 9 ___
   


Add your total score. If you scored 10 or more points, you are at high risk for diabetes. See your physician soon.

If you scored three to nine points you are probably at low risk for diabetes now, but it's important to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.

ADA At-Risk Weight Chart
If you weigh the same as or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes. 

Height 
In feet and inches without shoes

4' 10"
4' 11" 
5'
5' 1"
5' 2"
5' 3"
5' 4"
5' 5"
5' 6"
5' 7"
5' 8"
5' 9"
5' 10"
5' 11"
6'
6' 1"
6' 2"
6' 3"
6' 4"

Weight 
In pounds without clothing

129
133   
138
143
147
152  
157
162  
167
172
177
182
188
193
199
204
210
216
221