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Risk test diabetes - english
HealthCheck DIABETES
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The earlier you know about your diabetes risk the sooner you can care for yourself!
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More than 10 % of the population in Germany suffers from diabetes and many don’t know that they may already be affected.
Take the chance - complete the test form.
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HealthCheck DIABETES - simply test your type 2 diabetes risk!
„Play a trick on diabetes” - “Anticipate diabetes!“
Type 2 diabetes is a common illness caused by today’s lifestyle, yet concerning more than 10 % of the population.
The risk of diabetic disease increases up to 30 % with advanced age.
- HealthCheck DIABETES - FINDRISK - Rate your diabetes risk within the next 10 years.
- By answering only 8 simple questions you can assess your potential risk to develop a type 2 diabetes within the next ten years. Take the chance - complete the test and stay healthy as long as possible!
- FINDRISK test as pdf-file for print or copy (PDF; 0,76 MB)
1. Already small changes in lifestyle will support your health!
2. Eat and drink healthier! - More physical activity in daily life! - Maintain activity in the long run! - It’s worthwhile.
3. However be careful: For your own safety please contact your doctor in case of known diseases before.
Source: FINDRISK - © Deutsche Diabetes-Stiftung - www.diabetesstiftung.org
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INFO-Box - Interesting points about type 2 diabetes
IDF* 2009: Tragic record: number of diabetics in Germany highest in Europe!
¤ Diabetes is malicious! ¤ In the beginning diabetes doesn’t hurt! ¤ Diabetes can damage e.g. eyes, kidneys, heart, vessels or nerves! ¤ Experts assume a considerable number of undiagnosed cases! ¤ Obesity is an important factor for the development of diabetes! ¤ Diabetes can be an effect of affluence! ¤ Prevention can prevent disease or delay outbreak of disease! ¤ On an average diagnosis is made only ten years after outbreak of disease! ¤ More physical activity and healthier eating and drinking are important key factors for success! ¤ Early diagnosis and treatment can delay the progress of disease in the long term! ¤ Quality of life could be improved by successful prevention of diabetes! ¤ „Tip“ for prevention: Much physical activity and healthy meals! ¤ Contact your doctor in time! ¤ It is worthwhile! ¤
The earlier you know about your diabetes risk the sooner you can care for yourself!
*IDF = Internation Diabetes Federation
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Figure: Additional information about type 2 diabetes