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