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Diabetes is a dangerous and life-threatening disease. Are you the 1 in 4 at major risk of developing diabetes? Early identification of your risk is the first step to prevention of diabetes and/or its complications.

This simple Q and A helps assess your risk for having or developing diabetes but is not intended to replace an examination by your physician!

Symptoms or Do I Have Diabetes Now?

The signs and symptoms of Type 2 diabetes can be so mild that you might not even notice them. I of every 3 people with diabetes don’t even know it! When symptoms do occur the type and severity vary from person to person and include:

Increased Thirst and/or Increased Urination

Always

Sometimes

Rarely/Never

Increased Hunger (especially after eating)

Always

Sometimes

Rarely/Never

Rapid or Unexplained Weight Loss

Always

Sometimes

Rarely/Never

Blurred Vision

Always

Sometimes

Rarely/Never

Numbness or Tingling in feet, hands or legs

Always

Sometimes

Rarely/Never

Fatigue (weak or tired feeling)

Always

Sometimes

Rarely/Never

Slow healing Sores or Frequent Infections

Always

Sometimes

Rarely/Never

Risk Factors or Will I Get Diabetes?

I am overweight or obese

Yes

I have an inactive lifestyle – exercise less than 3 times a week

Yes

I have a family history of diabetes – parent or sibling

Yes

I am age 45 or older

Yes

Minority races in the USA have a higher incidence of diabetes. Do you identify yourself as a minority?

Yes

I have hypertension or high blood pressure

Yes

I have abnormal cholesterol levels – Low HDL, High LDL or triglycerides

Yes

I have a history of cardiovascular disease

Yes

I have had diabetes during pregnancy or had a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds at birth

Yes

I have a history of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – women only

Yes

I have areas of darkened skin (Acanthosis Nigricans) dark velvety patches around neck or armpits

Yes

On previous testing, I had prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose (IFG), or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).

Yes

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Is Fasting Good For A Diabetic’s Heart?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Daniel Henryk Rasolt

A recent study suggests that people who fast once a month are less likely to suffer from heart disease. Even diabetics might benefit from this lifestyle. The study, conducted at Intermountain Medical Center and the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, surveyed 515 people, averaging age 64. Of those who practiced monthly fasting, 59… Continue reading →