Are you at risk of diabetes

Are you at risk of developing Diabetes?


Most often you won't get any symptoms with diabetes. It can take up to 10 years for the person with high glucose levels to start having symptoms and be diagnosed. Diabetes UK have developed a Risk Assessment Tool to help with screening for diabetes. Please find the assessment sheet and supporting information below. Please contact the surgery if you have questions or if your risk is high. You can't use this tool: 1. If you are in the 40-74 year age range, please make appointment for the NHS Health                                                Check                                    2. If you are pregnant, contact your midwife/Doctor                                   3. If you are under 18, contact your Doctor. Diabetes Risk assessment Tool Health Life Activity Advice from Diabetes UK Healthy Diet Advice From Diabetes UK Waist circumference measurement: you need to start at the top of your hip bone and go around your waist. Make sure it's not too tight and relax! Calculate your BMI here or Click here to download iPhone App



 
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