Take the Self-Risk Assessment

Diabetes is a disease that could lead to many serious complications if left untreated. Learn and know the symptoms: excessive thirst, frequent urination, extreme fatigue, unexplained weight loss and blurred vision. Take a moment to take our test and find out if you’re at risk.*

1. I have been experiencing one or more of the following symptoms on a regular basis:

Excessive thirst Yes No
Frequent urination Yes No
Extreme fatigue Yes No
Unexplained weight loss  Yes No
Blurry vision from time to time  Yes No
2. I am over 30 years old Yes No
3. I am 10 pounds overweight Yes No
4. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than nine pounds at birth ** Yes No
5. I am of Native American (American Indian) descent Yes No
6. I am of Hispanic or African American descent Yes No
7. I have a parent with diabetes Yes No
8. I have a brother or sister with diabetes Yes No

Scoring:
If you answered yes to five or more questions, you may be at a high risk for diabetes. Please contact the North Mississippi Medical Center Diabetes Treatment Center at (662) 377-2500 or 1-800-843-3375 for further information.

*This test is meant to educate and make you aware of the serious risks of diabetes. Only a physician can determine if you have diabetes.

**The American Diabetes Association urges all pregnant women to be tested for diabetes between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.

Contact Us

For information about diabetes treatment and endocrinology services in your area, call (662) 377-2500 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).