Know the warning signs of Diabetes!
Place an (x) beside all statements that are true for you.
A. I have been experiencing one or more of the following on a
regular basis:
___ Excessive Thirst
___ Unexplained weight loss
___ Frequent urination
___ Extreme Fatigue
___ Blurry Vision
These symptoms are common to many health problems, including DIABETES,
and are a cause for concern. If you have checked one or more of these,
contact your physician.
B. These characteristics apply to me:
___ I have a parent with diabetes.
___ I have a brother or sister with diabetes
___ My weight is 20 percent or more above normal
___ I am of Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino,
Korean,
Hispanic,
African-American, Native American or
Pacific Islander
descent.
___ I am over 40 years old.
___ I am not aware of having diabetes, but have been
told
before (by my
physician) that my blood sugar levels are not
completely
normal.
___ I have high blood pressure.
___ I have high cholesterol levels.
___ I have had a baby weighing over 9 pounds at
birth,
or previously had
gestational diabetes (diabetes during my
pregnancy
only).
If one or more of these is true for you, you are at greater risk for
diabetes and should see your physician for a diabetes screening
test.
For more information on Diabetes you can contact these
agencies:
American Diabetes Association, Hawai'i Affiliate
1500 S. Beretania Street, Suite 111
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 947-5979
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
2909 Lowrey Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: 988-1000
Hawaii Department of Health
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Phone: (808) 692-7462
Fax: (808) 692-7461
E-mail:
diabetes@doh.hawaii.gov
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