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Prediabetes Risk Test
How old are you?
You are at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes the older you are.Are you a man or a woman?
Risk for diabetes is related to sex at birth. For the purpose of this survey, were you born male or female?If you are a woman, have you ever been diagnosed with gestational diabetes?
Do you have a mother, father, sister, or brother with diabetes?
A family history of diabetes could contribute to your risk for type 2 diabetes.Have you ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
Having high blood pressure contributes to your overall risk for type 2 diabetes.Are you physically active?
Being inactive can increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.What is your weight category?
The combination of your weight and height lets us know your Body Mass Index or BMI. People with higher BMIs are at a higher risk.
You scored out of 10 points
Low Risk for Prediabetes
Based on your results, you’re at low risk for prediabetes. Keep up the good work! These healthy habits will help keep your risk low:
- √ Get at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week.
- √ Keep your weight in a healthy range.
- √ Eat healthy foods, including lots of fruits and veggies.
- √ Drink more water and fewer sugary drinks.
- √ Don’t smoke.
You scored out of 10 points
High Risk for Prediabetes
Based on your score, you’re likely to have prediabetes, but only your doctor can diagnose it for sure. Share your results with your doctor and ask for a simple blood test to confirm them.
What Can I Do Next?
NDPP Organizations
Bangor Region YMCA, Tracey Despres
17 2nd Street, Bangor (p)(207) 941-2808 x 335 (e)tdespres@bangory.org (w)https://www.bangory.org/fitness/health-management/ymcas-diabetes-prevention-program/
Bath Area Family YMCA, Deb Young
303 Centre Street, Bath (p) (207) 443-4112 (e) deb@bathymca.org (w) www.bathymca.org
Central Lincoln County YMCA Lauren Ober
525 Main Street / PO Box 787, Damariscotta (p) (207) 563-9622 (e) lober@clcymca.org (w) https://www.clcymca.org/evidence-based-health-initiatives
Eastport Healthcare, Inc. Debbie Pottle
30 Boynton Street, Eastport (p) (207) 853-6001 (e) dpottle@eastporthealth.org (w)www.eastporthealth.org
Harrington Family Health Center, Cindy Strout
50 East Main Street, Harrington (p) (207) 483-4502 (e) cindy.strout@hfhcme.org (w) www.hfhcme.org
Healthy Acadia, Maria Donahue / Angela Fochesato
75 State Street, Ellsworth (p) (207) 667-7171 (e) maria@healthyacadia.org; angela@healthyacadia.org (w) https://www.healthyacadia.org/hpm-dpp
Healthy Living for ME, Libby Matthews
1 Weston Court, Augusta (p) (207) 620-1648 (e) ematthews@spectrumgenerations.org (w) https://healthylivingforme.org/Classes/Search?Program=10&Zip=&IsOnline=false
Kennebec Valley YMCA, Shayna Lester
31 Union Street, Augusta (p) (207) 707-4771 (e) shayna@kvymca.org (w) http://kvymca.org/diabetes-prevention-program
MaineGeneral Health, Melissa Emmons
35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta (p) (207) 626-7350 (e) Melissa.Emmons@mainegeneral.org (w) https://www.mainegeneral.org/about-us/community-health/prevention-healthy-living/living-healthy-and-disease-management/
Millinocket Regional Hospital, Cheryl Carrell
200 Somerset Street, Millinocket (p) (207) 723-3393 (e) ccarrell@mrhme.org (w) http://mrhme.org/diabetes-prevention-program
MaineHealth, Andrea Fletcher
110 Free Street, Portland (p) (207) 550-1141 (e) andrea.fletcher@mainehealth.org
Mt. Desert Island Hospital, Mary Parham
10 Wayman Lane, Bar Harbor (p) (207) 288-5081 (e) mary.parham@mdihospital.org (w) www.mdihospital.org
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, Amy Henderson
50 Union Street, Ellsworth (p) (207) 664-5475 (e) ahenderson@mainehospital.org (w) https://northernlightmainecoasthospital.org/Classes/Search?Program=10&Zip=&IsOnline=false
Old Town Orono YMCA, Shawn Fournier
472 Stillwater Avenue, Old Town (p) (207) 827-9622 (e) shawn.fournier@otoymca.org (w) www.otoymca.org
Redington-Fairview General Hospital, Brittney Dunphy
46 Fairview Avenue, Skowhegan (p) (207) 858-2318 (e) bwatt@rfgh.net (w) www.rfgh.net
Waldo County YMCA, Tamera Blades
157 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast (p) (207) 338-4598 (e) tblades@waldocountyymca.org (w) http://waldocountyymca.org/diabetes-prevention-program
YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston, Nicole Oberlander
62 Turner Street, Auburn (p) (207) 795-4095 (e) noberlander@alymca.org (w) www.alymca.org