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Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment

The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.

Eye ProblemsSee All
 Diabetic Retinopathy in Eye Problems
While you can’t completely prevent diabetic retinopathy, you can reduce your risk of getting it. And controlling your blood sugar can stop it from getting worse. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Diabetic Retinopathy in Eye Problems
While you can’t completely prevent diabetic retinopathy, you can reduce your risk of getting it. And controlling your blood sugar can stop it from getting worse. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
Foot ProblemsSee All
 Diabetic Foot Problems in Foot Problems
Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet, as well as lead to blood vessel disease. Here are some tips for keeping your feet safe and healthy. ...more
 Special Foot Care for Diabetes in Foot Problems
It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet. ...more
 Diabetic Foot Problems in Foot Problems
Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet, as well as lead to blood vessel disease. Here are some tips for keeping your feet safe and healthy. ...more
 Special Foot Care for Diabetes in Foot Problems
It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet. ...more
Kidney ProblemsSee All
 Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) in Kidney Problems
Diabetic kidney disease is kidney disease that is caused by diabetes. Here's what you need to know about this condition. ...more
 Understanding Diabetic Kidney Disease in Kidney Problems
Too often, diabetes leads to kidney disease. But it doesn't have to. When kidney problems are caught early, you can take steps to prevent more serious kidney disease. ...more
 Overview of Kidney Disorders in Kidney Problems
Detailed information on kidney conditions, including kidney function, nephrology, kidney problem causes, kidney disease symptoms, and a labeled, full-color anatomical illustration ...more
 Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) in Kidney Problems
Diabetic kidney disease is kidney disease that is caused by diabetes. Here's what you need to know about this condition. ...more
 Understanding Diabetic Kidney Disease in Kidney Problems
Too often, diabetes leads to kidney disease. But it doesn't have to. When kidney problems are caught early, you can take steps to prevent more serious kidney disease. ...more
 Overview of Kidney Disorders in Kidney Problems
Detailed information on kidney conditions, including kidney function, nephrology, kidney problem causes, kidney disease symptoms, and a labeled, full-color anatomical illustration ...more
Heart ProblemsSee All
 Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Management in Heart Problems
Diabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren't apparent until a person has a heart attack or stroke. ...more
 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure in Heart Problems
If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have high blood pressure. Left untreated, high blood pressure can raise your risk for heart disease and other serious health problems. ...more
 Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Management in Heart Problems
Diabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren't apparent until a person has a heart attack or stroke. ...more
 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure in Heart Problems
If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have high blood pressure. Left untreated, high blood pressure can raise your risk for heart disease and other serious health problems. ...more
Nerve ProblemsSee All
 Diabetic Neuropathy in Nerve Problems
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage due to diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar (glucose) can damage the tiny blood vessels that supply your nerves, especially in the legs and feet. ...more
 How Diabetes Can Affect Bladder Control in Nerve Problems
Over time, diabetes can damage the nerves that control the bladder. In both men and women, this can lead to an overactive bladder. ...more
 Diabetic Neuropathy in Nerve Problems
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage due to diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar (glucose) can damage the tiny blood vessels that supply your nerves, especially in the legs and feet. ...more
 How Diabetes Can Affect Bladder Control in Nerve Problems
Over time, diabetes can damage the nerves that control the bladder. In both men and women, this can lead to an overactive bladder. ...more
Other Health ProblemsSee All
 Diabetic Skin Troubles in Other Health Problems
About 30 out of 100 people with diabetes get a skin problem sooner or later. Fortunately, most problems can be prevented or easily treated. Read on to learn more. ...more
 Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease in Other Health Problems
Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to gum disease, which is an infection of the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place. ...more
 Diabetes and Sexual Intimacy in Other Health Problems
Damage to the nerves or blood vessels caused by diabetes can interfere with sexual function. Here's what you need to know. ...more
 Diabetes and Sensitive Topics in Other Health Problems
Diabetes affects every part of your life, and it can create problems that aren't easy to talk about with your healthcare provider. ...more
 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Wound Healing in Other Health Problems
Wounds need oxygen to heal correctly, and exposing a wound to 100% oxygen can, in many cases, speed the healing process. ...more
 Poor Oral Health Is a Problem for People with Diabetes in Other Health Problems
Diabetes is nothing to smile about. The disease can cause serious damage to your body. It can even harm your teeth. ...more
 Diabetic Skin Troubles in Other Health Problems
About 30 out of 100 people with diabetes get a skin problem sooner or later. Fortunately, most problems can be prevented or easily treated. Read on to learn more. ...more
 Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease in Other Health Problems
Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to gum disease, which is an infection of the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place. ...more
 Diabetes and Sexual Intimacy in Other Health Problems
Damage to the nerves or blood vessels caused by diabetes can interfere with sexual function. Here's what you need to know. ...more
 Diabetes and Sensitive Topics in Other Health Problems
Diabetes affects every part of your life, and it can create problems that aren't easy to talk about with your healthcare provider. ...more
 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Wound Healing in Other Health Problems
Wounds need oxygen to heal correctly, and exposing a wound to 100% oxygen can, in many cases, speed the healing process. ...more
 Poor Oral Health Is a Problem for People with Diabetes in Other Health Problems
Diabetes is nothing to smile about. The disease can cause serious damage to your body. It can even harm your teeth. ...more