A Gonzaga graduate nursing student Ellen Imsland created this informational material. It should be used in consultation with a health care provider. HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE DIABETES The signs of diabetes often go unnoticed because they seem harmless. Early detection can decrease the chances of getting serious complications from diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes include: 9 Frequent urination 9 Excessive thirst 9 Unusual weight loss. 9 Increased fatigue 9 Blurry vision 9 Irritability If you have one or more of these symptoms, see your healthcare provider right away. You may already have diabetes. Some groups of people are at higher risk of diabetes: 9 Native Americans 9 Pacific-Islanders 9 Asian-Americans 9 Latinos 9 African Americans 9 Filipinos COULD YOU HAVE DIABETES AND NOT KNOW IT? Find out for sure! Contact your health care provider about what you can do to:  Prevent Diabetes!  Prevent Amputations  Prevent Kidney Disease!  Prevent Blindness!  Live Longer! If you are over 30 years old or older, ask your healthcare provider for a yearly glucose test to check for Diabetes.  Exercise Daily  Eat More Fruits and Vegetables  Choose Low Fat Foods  Lose Weight ARE YOU AT RISK FOR DIABETES? “Our Family Caring for Your Family” Find out for sure by taking this simple quiz, then talk with your Healthcare Provider about the results.A Gonzaga graduate nursing student Ellen Imsland created this informational material. It should be used in consultation with a health care provider. COULD YOU HAVE DIABETES AND NOT KNOW IT? Diabetes is when your body makes too little insulin or insulin that does not work. NEARLY ONE-THIRD OF ALL DIABETICS DON’T KNOW IT. Take this easy quiz to find out if you are at risk. Then discuss the results with your Healthcare Provider. CIRCLE THE POINTS NEXT TO EACH TRUE STATEMENT. 1. My weight is equal to or above that listed in the chart to the right. 5 points. 2. I am under 65 year of age and I get little or no exercise during a usual day? 5 Points 3. I am between 45 and 64 years of age? 5 Points 4. I am 65 years old or older? 9 points. 5. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth? 1 point 6. I have a sister or brother with diabetes? 1 point 7. I have a parent with Diabetes? 1 point. Total Score: _______________ Scoring 3-9 points: You are probably at low risk for having diabetes now. But don’t just forget about it, especially if you are Hispanic, Native American, Asian American or Pacific Islander. You may be at higher risk in the future.  Scoring 10 or more points: You are at greater risk for having diabetes. Only your healthcare provider can determine if you have diabetes. At your next office visit, find out for sure. AT-RISK WEIGHT CHART 4’10” 129 4’11” 133 5’0” 138 5’1” 143 5’2” 147 5’3” 152 5’4” 157 5’5” 162 5’6” 167 5’7” 172 5’8” 177 5’9” 182 6’0” 199 6’1” 204 6’2” 210 6’3” 216 6’4” 221 If you weigh the same or more than the amount listed for your height, you may be at risk for diabetes. Height without shoes Weight in pounds without