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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.

Monitoring Your Blood SugarSee All
 Glucose Monitoring Devices in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Learn about the different types of monitors that let you check your blood sugar level at home. ...more
 Hypoglycemia in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or it may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder. ...more
 Why Your Healthcare Provider Tests Your Blood Sugar in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
In adults, a screening blood sugar test is generally used to see if your blood sugar is too high. Often adults with raised blood sugar don't have obvious symptoms of diabetes or prediabetes. ...more
 Diabetes- Measuring Glucose at Home in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Many people with diabetes who use insulin test their glucose 2 to 4 times daily. By tracking changes in the readings, you can tell when your blood glucose goes up or down. ...more
 Glucose Monitoring Devices in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Learn about the different types of monitors that let you check your blood sugar level at home. ...more
 Hypoglycemia in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or it may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder. ...more
 Why Your Healthcare Provider Tests Your Blood Sugar in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
In adults, a screening blood sugar test is generally used to see if your blood sugar is too high. Often adults with raised blood sugar don't have obvious symptoms of diabetes or prediabetes. ...more
 Diabetes- Measuring Glucose at Home in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Many people with diabetes who use insulin test their glucose 2 to 4 times daily. By tracking changes in the readings, you can tell when your blood glucose goes up or down. ...more
Eating HealthySee All
 Healthy Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy
Read on for healthy cooking tips to help lower your calorie intake, fats, and sugars....more
 Type 2 Diabetes and Food Choices in Eating Healthy
Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track. ...more
 Alcohol Use and People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy
Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels to the point of hypoglycemia. Keep careful track of your blood sugar levels when drinking alcohol, because certain diabetes medicines also lower blood glucose levels. ...more
 Watching Sodium When You Have Diabetes in Eating Healthy
If you have diabetes, limiting your salt intake can help prevent or control high blood pressure and heart disease. Read on for helpful tips and information. ...more
 Emotional Eating: How to Cope in Eating Healthy
Emotional eating affects most people from time to time. But regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health. ...more
 Nutrition Facts Labels and Diabetes in Eating Healthy
If you have diabetes, eating the right foods is your foundation for staying healthy. Reading the Nutrition Facts labels on foods is an important part of this mission. ...more
 Healthy Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy
Read on for healthy cooking tips to help lower your calorie intake, fats, and sugars....more
 Type 2 Diabetes and Food Choices in Eating Healthy
Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track. ...more
 Alcohol Use and People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy
Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels to the point of hypoglycemia. Keep careful track of your blood sugar levels when drinking alcohol, because certain diabetes medicines also lower blood glucose levels. ...more
 Watching Sodium When You Have Diabetes in Eating Healthy
If you have diabetes, limiting your salt intake can help prevent or control high blood pressure and heart disease. Read on for helpful tips and information. ...more
 Emotional Eating: How to Cope in Eating Healthy
Emotional eating affects most people from time to time. But regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health. ...more
 Nutrition Facts Labels and Diabetes in Eating Healthy
If you have diabetes, eating the right foods is your foundation for staying healthy. Reading the Nutrition Facts labels on foods is an important part of this mission. ...more
Being ActiveSee All
 Diabetes and Exercise in Being Active
Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say that many people with diabetes don't get enough activity. ...more
 Diabetes and Exercise in Being Active
Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say that many people with diabetes don't get enough activity. ...more
Taking MedicationSee All
 Managing Your Diabetes Medicines in Oral Medication
For many people with diabetes, staying healthy means taking multiple medicines. But combining several medicines takes extra care. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more
 Can You Control Diabetes Without Medicine? in Oral Medication
The answer can vary depending on what type of diabetes you have, and how long you've had it. ...more
 Insulin Replacement Therapy in Insulin
Learn all about insulin replacement therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes helpful information on different types of insulin, how it is given, insulin injection devices, and pancreas transplants. ...more
 Insulin and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Insulin
Many people with diabetes need to change their treatment plan at some point. There are benefits to this. For instance, taking insulin can make it easier to manage your blood sugar. Read on to learn more. ...more
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 Managing Your Diabetes Medicines in Oral Medication
For many people with diabetes, staying healthy means taking multiple medicines. But combining several medicines takes extra care. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more
 Can You Control Diabetes Without Medicine? in Oral Medication
The answer can vary depending on what type of diabetes you have, and how long you've had it. ...more
 Insulin Replacement Therapy in Insulin
Learn all about insulin replacement therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes helpful information on different types of insulin, how it is given, insulin injection devices, and pancreas transplants. ...more
 Insulin and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Insulin
Many people with diabetes need to change their treatment plan at some point. There are benefits to this. For instance, taking insulin can make it easier to manage your blood sugar. Read on to learn more. ...more
Managing Your WeightSee All
 Maintaining Weight Loss in Overweight
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
 Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
 Emotional Eating: How to Cope in Overweight, Obesity
Emotional eating affects most people from time to time. But regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health. ...more
 Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery in Obesity
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. ...more
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 Maintaining Weight Loss in Overweight
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
 Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
 Emotional Eating: How to Cope in Overweight, Obesity
Emotional eating affects most people from time to time. But regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health. ...more
 Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery in Obesity
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. ...more
Self-CareSee All
 People with Diabetes Need to Wear ID in Self-Care
If you have diabetes, wearing a medical identification (ID) bracelet or necklace at all times is a good idea. ...more
 Important Vaccines for People with Diabetes in Self-Care
People with diabetes should be sure to get certain vaccines. Read on for details....more
 Diabetes- Hot Weather Safety in Self-Care
These no-sweat tips can help you prevent diabetes-related problems caused by summer temperatures. ...more
 How to Manage Diabetes During Illness in Self-Care
The stress of illness or injury can cause blood sugar to rise and make insulin less effective. This can lead to serious problems, including diabetic coma. That's why it's important to know what to do when illness strikes. ...more
 Diabetes: Tests You Need and Why in Self-Care
By getting regular tests and checkups, you can help control your diabetes. And you can prevent or delay damage caused by high blood glucose. ...more
 The Metabolic Syndrome: At Risk for Depression in Self-Care
A look at the link between metabolic syndrome and depression--and how to get help....more
 Diabetes Tests Worksheet in Self-Care
To manage your diabetes, it's important to get regular health exams. This list will help you track which exams you need. ...more
 People with Diabetes Need to Wear ID in Self-Care
If you have diabetes, wearing a medical identification (ID) bracelet or necklace at all times is a good idea. ...more
 Important Vaccines for People with Diabetes in Self-Care
People with diabetes should be sure to get certain vaccines. Read on for details....more
 Diabetes- Hot Weather Safety in Self-Care
These no-sweat tips can help you prevent diabetes-related problems caused by summer temperatures. ...more
 How to Manage Diabetes During Illness in Self-Care
The stress of illness or injury can cause blood sugar to rise and make insulin less effective. This can lead to serious problems, including diabetic coma. That's why it's important to know what to do when illness strikes. ...more
 Diabetes: Tests You Need and Why in Self-Care
By getting regular tests and checkups, you can help control your diabetes. And you can prevent or delay damage caused by high blood glucose. ...more
 The Metabolic Syndrome: At Risk for Depression in Self-Care
A look at the link between metabolic syndrome and depression--and how to get help....more
 Diabetes Tests Worksheet in Self-Care
To manage your diabetes, it's important to get regular health exams. This list will help you track which exams you need. ...more
Working with Your Healthcare ProviderSee All
 Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes in Working with Your Healthcare Provider
Are you tempted to try herbal remedies that promise to “cure” diabetes without prescription medicine? Be sure you understand the limitations. ...more
 Your Diabetes Healthcare Team in Working with Your Healthcare Provider
When you have diabetes, you'll also have a team to help you manage your condition. You may see several healthcare providers every year who help keep you healthy. ...more
 Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes in Working with Your Healthcare Provider
Are you tempted to try herbal remedies that promise to “cure” diabetes without prescription medicine? Be sure you understand the limitations. ...more
 Your Diabetes Healthcare Team in Working with Your Healthcare Provider
When you have diabetes, you'll also have a team to help you manage your condition. You may see several healthcare providers every year who help keep you healthy. ...more
Staying MotivatedSee All
 What Can Disease Management Do for You? in Staying Motivated
A disease management program helps you stick to your diabetes treatment plan. And in the long run, it may lead to better health and fewer complications. ...more
 What Can Disease Management Do for You? in Staying Motivated
A disease management program helps you stick to your diabetes treatment plan. And in the long run, it may lead to better health and fewer complications. ...more