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Are you at risk of
Pre-Diabetes?

1 in 3 adults has prediabetes, and 80% don't even know they have it. Prediabetes is serious, but it is also reversible. Take this quick 1-minute risk test validated by the CDC and ADA to find out where you stand today.

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Prediabetes Assessment at Family Afya Hospital

Prediabetes Risk Test

Answer the following 7 simple questions to calculate your risk level.

How old are you?

Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases as you age.

What is your gender?

Men are slightly more likely to have undiagnosed diabetes than women.

Have you ever been diagnosed with gestational diabetes?

This is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. If you are a man, you can skip this step.

Do you have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes has a strong genetic component.

Have you ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure?

High blood pressure increases your risk of developing diabetes and its complications.

Are you physically active?

Regular physical activity helps your body use insulin more effectively and lower blood sugar.

Do you experience frequent urination?

Frequent urination, especially at night, can be a sign of high blood sugar.

Do you experience excessive thirst?

Constant thirst despite drinking fluids may indicate that your body is struggling with blood sugar regulation.

What is your height and weight?

Your weight status relative to height is a significant indicator of your risk level.

(Asian Americans are at an increased risk of prediabetes at lower weights, which this test adjusts for.)

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Understanding Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Without lifestyle changes, people with prediabetes are very likely to progress to type 2 diabetes within 5 to 10 years.

The good news is that prediabetes is reversible. Making simple changes such as eating healthier foods, incorporating physical activity into your daily routine, and maintaining a healthy weight can help bring your blood sugar level back to normal.

Healthy Lifestyle to prevent diabetes

Silent Symptoms

Prediabetes often has no symptoms. In fact, 80% of the millions of people who have it do not know they do. That is why screening is so important if you have risk factors.

Get Active

Just 30 minutes of moderate activity (like brisk walking) 5 days a week can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by over 50%. Small steps lead to big outcomes.

Eat Balanced Foods

Focusing on whole foods, reducing refined carbohydrates, sugars, and processed foods, and eating plenty of fresh vegetables can naturally help stabilize glucose levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about diabetes screening and risk factors.

Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, indicating insulin resistance, but they have not yet reached the threshold of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body does not produce enough insulin or is highly resistant to it, leading to chronically high blood sugar levels that require medical management.

Prediabetes is diagnosed through simple blood tests performed in a laboratory. The most common tests are the A1C test (which measures your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months), a Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) test, or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). You can book these tests directly at our laboratory.

Yes, absolutely! Unlike type 2 diabetes which is typically a lifelong condition once established, prediabetes can be fully reversed. Clinical trials have shown that losing 5% to 7% of your body weight and getting regular moderate exercise can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60).

You should take this risk assessment if you are 45 years or older, are overweight, have a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes, are physically active less than 3 times a week, or if you are a woman who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy.