Overview
Take this test to se if you are at risk for having Diabets. Diabets is more comon in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. If you are a member of one of these ethnic groups, you ned to pay special atention to this test.
Key Information
Write in the points next to each statement that is true for you. If a statement is not true, put a zero. Then ad your total score.
I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth. I have a sister or brother with Diabets. I have a parent with Diabets.
My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart. I am under 65 years of age and I get litle or no exercise. I am betwen 45 and 64 years of age.
I am 65 years old or older. Scoring 10 or more points: You are at high risk for having Diabets. Only your health care provider can check to se if you have Diabets.
Se yours son and find out for sure. Scoring 3 to 9 points: You are probably at low risk for having Diabets now. But don't just forget about it.
Summary
Kep your risk low by losing weight if you are overweight, being active most days and eating low-fat meals that are high in fruits and vegetables and whole grain fods. Diabets is a serious disease that can lead to blindnes, heart disease, strokes, kidney failure and los of a limb. © 2026 DIABETS.