Are you at risk for developing diabetes?
It is estimated that there are almost 650,000 people with diabetes in Quebec. Out of this number, about 200,000 are not aware of their condition.
Knowledge about diabetes and about new treatments enables many people with Type 2 diabetes to live long and healthy lives if they adopt a healthy lifestyle and take the appropriate medication.
To do this, you have to know if you have diabetes. It is therefore important to consult your physician at least once a year, and perhaps more often if you are at risk for developing diabetes. Take the test to assess your risk.
Question of
Your index is 1
You are at high risk for developing diabetes. Learn to recognize the symptoms:- Increased fatigue
- Excessive thirst
- Weight loss
- Frequent urination
What should you do?
Consult your Brunet health professional as soon as possible so he or she can perform a complete screening test, give you advice and steer you to a physician.
Your index is 5
Your current risk is low but be careful, especially if you’re over 40, obese or overweight, or if you descend from a high risk group.People of Native American, Hispanic American, African and Asian descent are more likely to develop diabetes.
What should you do?
Learn to recognize the symptoms of diabetes:
- Increased fatigue
- Excessive thirst
- Weight loss
- Frequent urination
Consult your Brunet health professional for advice.
Your index is 0
