Are you at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes?

If you have Type 2 diabetes, it is best if it is diagnosed early. You can prevent many problems with diabetes if you know about it early and take action to manage it. If you find you have a high risk of developing diabetes but don't yet have it, you can take action that may prevent you ever getting diabetes.

Find out if you have a high risk of having or developing diabetes:

Do any two of these fit you?

• European 40 years of age or older.
• Diabetes in your family (grandparents, parents, brothers or sisters).
• Maori, Asian, Middle Eastern or Pacific Island descent aged 30 years or older.
• High blood pressure.
• Overweight (especially if you carry most of your weight around your waist).
• Diagnosed as having Impaired Glucose Tolerance(IGT).

Or have you had?

• A large baby weighing more than 9lbs / 4kg, or have had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy).
• High blood glucose in pregnancy.
• High blood glucose in the past.

If so you should have your blood glucose tested by a health professional once every year. And make the following changes to reduce your risk:

• Stay physically active and get regular daily exercise (walking is good).
• Eat healthy food.
• Keep your weight in a healthy range.