Could You Have Diabetes—And Not Know it? (NAPSA)—Takethis test to see if you are at risk for having dia- betes. Diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. If you are a member of one of these ethnic groups, you need to pay special attention to this test. Write in the points next to each statement that is true for you. If a statementis not true, put a zero. Then add your total score. 1. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine poundsat birth. Yes 1 2. I have a sister or brother with diabetes. Yes 1 3. Ihave a parent with diabetes. Yes 1 4. My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart. Yes 5 5. I am under 65 years of age andI get little or no exercise. Yes 5 6. I am between 45 and 64 years of age. Yes 5 7. Iam 65 yearsold or older. Yes 9 TOTAL Scoring 10 or more points: You are at high risk for having diabetes. Only your health care provider can check to see if you have diabetes. See yours soon and find out for sure. Scoring 3 to 9 points: You are probably at low risk for having diabetes now. But don’t just forget about it. Keep yourrisk low by los- ing weight if you are overweight, being active most days and eating American Diabetes. Association. Cure * Care * Commitment At-Risk Weight Chart Heightin feet and Weightin pounds inches without shoes withoutclothing 4’ 10" 129 4’ |" 133 5’ 0" 138 sy" 143 2" 147 53" 152 5 4" 157 5" 162 5’ 6" 167 y7" 172 5’ 8" 77 9" 182 5’ 10" 188 X11" 193 6 0" 199 6 1" 204 6 2" 210 6’ 3" 216 6’ 4" 22] If you weigh the same as or more than the amountlisted for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes. low-fat meals that are high in fruits and vegetables and whole grain foods. Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, heart disease, strokes, kidney failure andloss of a limb. For more information, call (800) DIABETES (342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org.
