Some 17 million people have type 2 diabetes--and half of them don't even know it. Are you one of them? Answer the following questions, then select the "Calculate" button to see your risk and learn how to reduce it.
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It's important to know your risk for this disease because uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications. It's the number one cause of blindness, kidney disease and amputation, and it's a leading cause of heart disease. There is no cure for diabetes, but you can take steps now to prevent this disease.
Diabetes impairs how your body turns food into glucose, which is the energy your cells need for healthy functioning. Though some people with type 2 diabetes develop symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger and weight loss, many people have no symptoms.
The risk for diabetes increases with age. It's also more common in people who are overweight, people who have a family history of the disease, those who are physically inactive and those who are African American, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American. But anyone can develop diabetes at any age. That's why it's important to know your risk.
