Ron's Brain Dump

Do you have a family history of diabetes, heart disease, or obesity? (1 point)

Are you of nonwhite ancestry (African, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Indian, Middle Eastern)? (1 point)

Do you have trouble losing weight on a low-fat diet? (1 point)

Do you crave sugar and refined carbohydrates? (1 point)

Are you inactive (less than thirty minutes of exercise 4 times/week)? (1 point)

Are you overweight (BMI over 25?) (1 point)

Do you have heart disease? (1 point)

Do you have high blood pressure? (1 point)

Do you suffer from infertility, low sex drive, or seual dysfunction? (1 point)

Do you have extra belly fat? (waist circumference >35 inches for women or >40 inches for men) (2 points)

Has your doctor told you that your blood sugar is a little high (>100mg/dl) or have you actually been diagnosed with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or type-2 diabetes? (2 points)

Do you have high levels of triglycerides (>100mg/dl) or low HDL (<50mg/dl)? (2 points)

For women: Have you had gestational diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome? (2 points)