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Prediabetes

Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes through a lifestyle of good nutrition and activity.

Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes?

Place a check in front of each statement that you can answer "yes" to. The more items you check, the higher the risk for developing diabetes.

I have a parent, brother or sister who has diabetes.

My family background is American Indian, Asian American, black, Latino or Pacific Islander.

I had diabetes when I was pregnant - or - I have given birth to at least one baby who weighed nine pounds or more.

My blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or higher - or - my triglyceride level is 150 mg or higher.

I am fairly inactive.

I exercise fewer than three times a week.

I am younger than 65 years old - and - I get little or no exercise during a typical day.

I am older than 65 years old.

I am overweight.

My waist is more than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men.

Form and worksheets


Adobe Reader required to view worksheetBlood glucose record

Adobe Reader required to view worksheetYour plan for losing weight

Adobe Reader required to view worksheetFood and exercise diary

 

Source: Allina Patient Education, Prediabetes: Reducing Type 2 Diabetes Risk Through a Lifestyle of Good Nutrition and Activity, first edition, dia-ahc-94403

First published: 04/02/2009
Last updated: 04/02/2009

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts