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Risk Factors
Risk factors for developing diabetes are:
- Family history (mother, father, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt or uncle)
- Being overweight or obese
- Being over the age of 45
- Being a person of color (American Indian, Hispanic, African American, Asian)
- Having high blood pressure
- Having high cholesterol
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Symptoms of diabetes include:
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Extreme tiredness or weakness
- Slow healing wounds or infections
- Pain, tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- Blurry vision
- Unexplained weight loss
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Additional risk factors for women:
- Giving birth to a baby over 9 pounds
- having diabetes during pregnancy
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Diabetes is diagnosed through a blood test. A fasting test means you have not had anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before the test. A random blood test can be done at any time, whether you have had food or drink.
| Normal blood glucose: |
Fasting blood glucose between 70-99 mg/dL |
| Pre-diabetes: |
Fasting blood glucose between 100-125 mg/dL |
| Diabetes: |
Fasting blood glucose of 126 mg/dL or higher or
Random blood glucose over 200 mg/dL |
There is no cure for diabetes. Healthy eating, physical activity and medication can control diabetes.
Free diabetes Risk Assessments are offered at the DAGC offices every Tuesday morning from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. A parent or legal guardian must accompany minor children (under the age of 18) to sign a consent form before a risk assessment can be performed.
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Disclaimer
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician and/ or other health care providers relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. In no event will the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided within this website.
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