Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It? Take This Quick Risk Test

Many people live with **prediabetes** or **type 2 diabetes** for years without obvious symptoms. This short quiz can help you estimate your risk and decide whether you should talk to a healthcare provider about getting tested.

> **Important:** This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a medical professional can confirm diabetes with a blood test.

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## Diabetes Risk Quiz: Add Up Your Points

**Instructions:**
Read each statement. If it’s true for you, write the points next to it. If it’s not true, write **0**. Then add your total score.

1. **I am a woman and I have given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (about 4 kg).**
Yes = **1** _____

2. **I have a brother or sister with diabetes.**
Yes = **1** _____

3. **I have a mother or father with diabetes.**
Yes = **1** _____

4. **My weight is at or above the “overweight” range for my height (or I carry extra weight around my waist).**
Yes = **5** _____

5. **I am under 65 and I get little or no regular physical activity.**
Yes = **5** _____

6. **I am between 45 and 64 years old.**
Yes = **5** _____

7. **I am 65 years old or older.**
Yes = **9** _____

### Total Score: ______

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## What Your Score Means

### **10 points or more**

You may be at **high risk** for diabetes. Make an appointment with your healthcare provider to ask for diabetes screening (often an **A1C** or **fasting blood glucose** test).

### **3 to 9 points**

You’re likely at **lower risk right now**, but don’t ignore prevention. Keep your risk low by:

* staying active most days
* maintaining a healthy weight (if needed)
* eating more fiber-rich foods (vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains)
* limiting sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods

### **0 to 2 points**

Your current risk appears **low**, but risk can change over time. Retest yearly—especially if your lifestyle, weight, or health history changes.

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## Why This Matters

Diabetes is serious because it can raise the risk of complications over time, including **heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, eye disease, and foot complications**. The earlier you catch it, the more options you have to protect your health.