Pre-Diabetes
Risk Test
What
your score means:
| 0
- 2 |
Very
Low Risk |
| 3
- 9 |
Low
to Medium Risk |
| 10
+ |
High
Risk |
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10
or more High Risk
You are at
high risk for diabetes at this time.
See your doctor or health care provider and ask about a test
for pre-diabetes or diabetes.
The Diabetes Prevention
Program study showed a 58% reduction in development of diabetes over a
3 year period for people who exercised 30 minutes every day and reduced
their weight by 5-10%
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3-9
Low Risk
You are currently
at low risk for pre-diabetes at this time.
Keep it low.
· if you are overweight, lost weight
· be active for 30 minutes or more, most days of the week
· don’t use tobacco
· eat low-fat meals with fruits, vegetable and whole grain foods
· if you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, talk to
your doctor about treatment options
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0-2
Very Low Risk
You are currently
at very low risk for pre-diabetes at this time.
To keep your risk very low:
· keep your weight at ideal levels
· keep active for 30 minutes at least most days of the week
· eat low fat meals with a balance of fruits, vegetables and whole
grain foods
Frequently
Asked Questions About the Pre-Diabetes Risk Test
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