The Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Center

Gluocometer

Risk Test

For each question answer Yes or No.

1. Are you over 35 years old?
2. Are you overweight or obese? i.e., waist measurement is more than half your height.
3. Do you have a relative with Diabetes?
4. Do you wake up at night to relieve your bowels more than 3 times a night?
5. Do you feel generally tired, even with very little physical work?
6. Have you lost/ gained weight with no possible explanation?
7. Have you been treated for Malaria or Typhoid with no good results?
8. Do you suffer any visual problems?
9. Do you get hungry more often?
10. Do you get thirsty more often, and have to take a lot of water?
11. Do you suffer any skin infections?
12. Do you have any unhealing wounds?
13. Do you get frequent boils?
14. Do you suffer fungal infections between the toes?
15. Are you hypertensive?
16. Were your children big at birth?
17. Do you suffer frequent urinary tract infections and vaginal itchiness?
18. Have you lost sexual interest and have a lack of libido?
19. Do you suffer a thyroid problem?
20. Do you smoke or take alcohol?
21. Do you take herbal products?
22. Do you undertake any long term medication?
23. Do you get a pins and needles feeling in the hands or feet?
24. Do you have any degree of stress?
25. Do you have any dental problems?
26. Do you get easily irritated?
27. Do you suffer nightmares or cry out during sleep?
28. Do you have poor memory and loss of coordination?
29. Do you get frequent headaches?
30. Do you suffer reduced vaginal lubrication?
31. Do you suffer frequent miscarriages/ still births?

If you answer Yes to less than 10 questions, you need an annual check-up.

If you answer Yes to more than 10 but less than 15 questions, you should screen for Diabetes twice a year.

If you answer Yes to more than 15 but less than 20 questions, you should screen for Diabetes after every 3 months.

If you answer Yes to more than 20 questions, you should have a monthly check-up on diabetes, starting NOW