International Diabetes Institute - Diabetes Research, Education and Care

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What is Diabetes

Impaired glucose tolerance

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Preventing Diabetes

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Many Australians may have diabetes, or be at risk of developing diabetes and not know it. We encourage you to take one minute now to check your risk.

Diabetes Risk Assessment

I am over 45 years of age and on treatment for high blood Pressure

I am over 45 years of age and overweight (BMI ≥ 30)

to calculate your BMI (body mass index), enter your height and weight
cms	or	feet	inches
kgs	or	lbs

I am over 45 years of age and one or more members of my family has diabetes

I am over 45 years of age and get little or no exercise during a usual day

I am over 55 years of age

I have heart disease or have had a heart attack or a stroke

I had high blood sugar levels while I was pregnant (gestational diabetes)

I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and am overweight (BMI ≥ 30)

I am over 35 years of age and have a Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background

I am over 35 years of age and have an Asian, Polynesian or Southern European background

I have impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose

If you have ticked one or more boxes, then you are at risk of diabetes. Only your doctor can determine if you have diabetes, so see your doctor and ask to be tested for diabetes.

If you have any of the symptoms of diabetes, such as excessive thirst, extreme tiredness, persistent infections, eg. 'thrush', and passing large amounts of urine, please see your doctor as soon as possible.

Preventing Diabetes
Combining an active lifestyle with healthy eating is the best way to prevent Type 2 diabetes.

Enjoy healthy food

Be active

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For those with diabetes, or at risk from diabetes, IDI provides comprehensive care.

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