Think You or Someone You Know
May Have Diabetes?

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If you weigh the same as or more than the weight listed for your height, you may be at risk for Diabetes?

Height in feet and inches without shoes

Weight
In pounds without clothes

4’ 10’’

129

4’ 11”

133

5’ 0”

138

5’ 1”

143

5’ 2”

147

5’ 3”

152

5’ 4”

157

5’ 5”

162

5’ 6”

167

5’ 7”

172

5’ 8”

177

5’ 9”

182

5’ 10”

188

5’ 11”

193

6’ 0”

199

6’ 1”

204

6’ 2”

210

       6” 3”

216

6’ 4”

221

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Warning Signs of Diabetes

  • Increased thirst

  • Frequent urination

  • Blurry vision

  • Dry, itchy skin

  • Numbness in hands & feet

  • Slow to heal sores

  • Extreme Fatigue

  • Unexplained weight loss

*This information is for informational purposes only and should not be seen as medical advice. You should consult a health care professional for diagnosis or treatment of diabetes.*

Are you at risk for Diabetes?

  • Are you overweight?

  • Are you over 45?

  • Family history of Diabetes?

  • Delivered baby over 9 lbs?

  • Member of a high risk group?

    • African-American?

    • Hispanic/Latino?

    • Native American?

    • Asian American?

    • Pacific Islander?

 

Not sure what questions to ask your doctor?
Here are a few options.

  • What is my hemoglobin AIc?  What can we do to improve it?

  • Is my LDL cholesterol less than 100-130? Are my triglycerides too high?

  • Can you recommend and ophthalmologist?

  • Do I need an ACE inhibitor to control my blood pressure or protect my kidneys?