The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.
Most people who have metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance. This may be a beginning of the development of type 2 diabetes.
To help manage your condition, fill in the dates on which you had or will have the following tests or checkups.
A person with type 2 diabetes either can't make enough insulin or can't properly use it.
Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there’s a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems.
Lack of physical activity has clearly been shown to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder in which a person experiences brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.
Gastroesophageal reflux is the return of acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids, back up into the esophagus.
Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors tied to being overweight or obese. These risk factors put you at increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
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