Diabetes - Are you at Risk?

People with diabetes can live well by learning about their diabetes.

Warning signs of diabetes may include:   Increased need to urinate   Increased thirst Unusual weight gain or loss Sleepiness        Irritability Frequent infections Blurred vision Slow-healing cuts and bruises

Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes may include:             

• People over age 45
• Family history of diabetes
• Overweight
• No exercise
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Certain ethic groups, especially African-American, Hispanic, Native American and Asian.