Today is American Diabetes Alert Day. You have a greater risk for Type 2 diabetes if:
- You are overweight.
- You are age 45 and older.
- You have high blood pressure.
- You have a family history of diabetes.
- You get little or no exercise.
Go take the free risk test at the American Diabetes Association web site to find out if you are at risk. You only have to enter a few pieces of information which include your age, height, weight, lifestyle and family history.
I scored a “5” with a low to medium risk, mainly because I’m overweight. It suggests I keep my weight in control or lose weight, stay active most days of the week, and eat a diet of low fat meals high in fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods.
Check it out at www.diabetes.org/risk and view the at risk weight chart too.
