Picture of a diabetes risk level gauge from low to high.

DIABETES RISK TEST

Approximately 84 million American adults have prediabetes, a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. What's more, nearly 90% of those people are unaware they have the condition. With so many people at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, it's critical for Americans to learn their risk, to be screened regularly and to take the steps necessary to delay or even prevent a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis.

A high score on the online Risk Test (five or higher) means an individual has a significant risk for having undiagnosed prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes; however, only a blood test can determine a diagnosis.

For more information about diabetes, contact Lori Menold, RN, CDE, Diabetic Educator through the Sabetha Community Hospital Office at (785)284-1552.