Diabetes
Are you at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes?
Your risk of developing diabetes during your life time is at least 1 in 10 .
Risk Factor Test (Type 2)
Try this quick risk test - if you answer yes to 3 questions or more you should consult your doctor.
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Are you over 40 years old?
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Do you have a blood relative with diabetes?
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Do not exercise regularly-is that you?
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Is your waist measurement is over 100cms?
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Is your blood pressure above 140/90 or you use medication for blood pressure?
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Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
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Are you from Southern Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, or are Polynesian or Indian?
If you have answered yes to three or more risk factors you are at high risk and should see your doctor for a check up.