Could you have Prediabetes and not know it?
Take the test... know your score!

Instructions:  Read each statement and place a check in the corresponding box if the statement is true for you.  Then press the button below to calculate your prediabetes risk score.  Read below for further instructions on how to interpret your score.

I am 45 years of age or older. (5pts)
I am at least 20% over ideal body weight.
(or my Body Mass Index is greater than 30. Click here to calculate your BMI.)		 (5pts)
I have a fasting blood sugar between 100 and 125 and am NOT a known diabetic. (10pts)
I am less than 45 years of age an have one or more of the following:
(Please only check the boxes below if you are younger than 45.)

•  high blood pressure (greater than 130/85)

 (1pt)

•  high cholesterol (greater than 200)

 (1pt)

•  high triglyceride levels (greater than 150)

 (1pt)

•  low good cholesterol, HDL (less than 40)

 (1pt)

•  brother, sister, or parent with diabetes

 (5pts)

•  gestational diabetes during pregnancy

 (5pts)

•  woman who has given birth to a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth

 (5pts)

•  a member of an ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander)

 (5pts)

 

Evaluate your Score:  This test is meant to educate and make you aware of the serious risks of prediabetes.  Only your health care provider can determine if you actually have prediabetes.

Low Risk - Less than 9 points
High Risk - More than 9 points

If you scored more than 9 points, you are at high risk for prediabetes.  See your health care provider and find out for sure.

Test provided by the University of South Florida, Prediabetes Treatment Center
For information call 974-2201.