Find out your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes within the next 10 years
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Diabetes Risk Calculator
Your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes within the next 10 years is
Low Risk0-8
Moderate Risk9-18
High Risk19-28
Very High Risk29-40
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This Diabetes Risk Calculator (“Calculator”) is not a diagnostic tool, and scores provided are solely based on the inputs provided by the users. The Calculator is intended to increase diabetic health awareness and provide a general outline of the information pertaining to a user’s diabetic health profile. It is designed for people without a current diagnosis of diabetes and is intended to highlight a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the next 10 years. The results reflected through the Calculator are mere indicative and do not constitute a medical advice of any nature. Users are required to take cognisance and due care before acting on the results provided here, and are hereby advised to consult with a specialised healthcare professional for further course of action.
This calculator has been created by ET Panache in consultation with Dr. Rakesh Prasad, Diabetologist, Super Speciality Centre, Noida. Under no circumstances, the inputs provided by any user or results associated shall be shared with any third parties. The results of users and user identity are anonymous to ET Panache and no data of the users are being collected for this purpose. Economictimes.com, Times Internet Limited and/or its Affiliates disclaim all liabilities, demands, claims, negative consequences whatsoever arising out of or in relation to a user’s reliance on the results reflected by the Calculator.
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Your Results:
Low Risk
You have scored points, which means you are at a low risk of developing type 2 diabetes within 10 years. You should continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing regular exercise and having a balanced diet, so that you can keep your risk low for as long as possible.
Moderate Risk
You have scored points putting you at a moderate risk of developing type 2 diabetes within next 10 years. Improving your lifestyle may help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You can't change your age or your genes. But if your risk is partly due to your lifestyle, a few small changes can make a big difference. You can reduce your risk by eating well, being active and maintaining a healthy weight.
High Risk
You have scored points putting you at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. See your doctor about having a fasting blood glucose test. Improving your lifestyle may help reduce this risk. You can't change your age or your genes. But if your risk is mainly due to your lifestyle, a few changes can make a big difference. You can reduce your risk by eating well, being active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Very High Risk
You have scored points putting you at very high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. See your doctor about having a fasting blood glucose test. Act now to prevent type 2 diabetes. Check below for areas which are under your control and where you can work upon to reduce your risk.
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2. GenderYour Answer
3. Family historyYour Answer
4. High blood glucoseYour Answer
5. High blood pressureYour Answer
6. Tobacco smokerYour Answer
7. Healthy dietYour Answer
8. Physical activityYour Answer
9. Waist MeasurementYour Answer
10. BMIYour Answer
Questions 1 to 3:
These are all genetic factors that contribute towards your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You can't change them so concentrate on the things below that you can change or maintain. Note, as your age increases, so does your risk.
Questions 6 to 10:
These factors significantly contribute towards your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and they are all within your control. This means you can take action now to reduce your risk by focussing on these areas. Even small changes can help reduce your risk.
Symptoms, facts, myths: Everything you need to know about diabetes
India is often termed as the world's 'Diabetes Capital', and not without reason. Data released by the official World Health Organisation in 2017 had India topping the list of countries with the highest number of diabetics at 31.7 million, with over 72 million cases alone that year. It also sent off warning bells when it projected that the number is expected to double by 2023.
Here's a lowdown on what makes Diabetes such a deadly disease, and particularly in the Indian context. What is diabetes? When the pancreas (the critical controller of blood sugar levels) fails to generate insulin or is unable to use the little quantity produced, it leads to high glucose levels or sugar in blood, which is commonly called as diabetes. Insulin helps the glucose (produced from the food we eat) to produce energy after it passes from the bloodstream into the cells. Types of diabetes The following are the five types of diabetes that exist. However, it's Type 1 and Type 2 that affect a majority of the population.
Type 1 - This type develops in childhood. In this autoimmune condition, pancreas create no or very little insulin in the body.
Type 2 - More people develop this type of diabetes due to incorrect lifestyle choices. The polygenic disease triggers when the body is unable to use the hormone insulin and keep the blood sugar in check. Gestational Diabetes - This occurs during pregnancy and usually goes away after childbirth. Women who develop this are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young) is a rare form of diabetes that generally occurs before the age of 25 in individuals of normal weight.
Other types of diabetes can also occur in individuals suffering from certain health conditions such as cancer or pancreatitis, which can damage the pancreas, or as a result of accidents.
Cause Genetics plays an instrumental role. Coupled with that a modern, sedentary lifestyle aggravates the onset of Type 1 diabetes. Too much of exposure to technology leading to reduced sleep cycle, along with binge-eating on junk and fast food items, skipping exercise exercise and other factors expedite diabetes. Who does it affect? Diabetes can affect anyone and every one. Working professionals between 30-34 years remain more vulnerable than the older age groups, with working women at higher risk as compared to men.
However, diabetes in children should also not be taken lightly. In India, over 70,200 children have been living with Type 1 diabetes, a study carried out by the International Diabetes Foundation in 2011 had said.
Symptoms The symptoms of type 1 diabetes start quickly. The most common diabetes symptoms include sores taking way too long to heal, feeling hungry or thirsty more often, feeling the need to urinate more, experiencing fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and blurred vision.
However, symptoms in type 2 diabetes go unnoticed as it takes years for it to develop. It only gets diagnosed when patients experience heart problems or blurred vision. Precautions Various lifestyle choices can help diabetic patients lead a healthy life.
Daily routine Establishing a schedule is vital for patients dealing with diabetes. A disciplined lifestyle of waking up early, healthy eating habits, taking shots on time and indulging in physical activities will bring out a positive change in their life.
Eating habits It is extremely important to monitor eating habits, unpredictable appetite or eating disorder, especially if you are a 'picky eater'. Look for healthy and nutritional alternatives. Consumption of junk food should be controlled or even restricted in some cases. Try eating apples, legumes, blueberries, avocados, beans, etc to keep blood sugar levels in control.
Physical activity Diabetic patients tends to get affected by weight and body image concerns. Exercise regularly, and indulge in non-exerting sports and/or extra curriculum activities.
Timely medication It is extremely necessary to take medicines on time to treat/control diabetes. It is important that patients involve their near and dear ones in their diabetes management process. Supervision, and involvement in insulin and blood glucose monitoring is an integral part of the entire process.
Psychological support The family support plays a key role in helping diabetic people lead a fit life.
