Are you at risk of diabetes? Answer these 10 questions to know

Updated on:15 November 2021, 11:15am IST

There are many habits and lifestyle mistakes which can trigger the development of diabetes in a person. Take this quiz to know if you're at the risk of the disease.

World Diabetes Day
This quiz will take only 2 minutes of your time! Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Diabetes has become increasingly common over the last few decades, and we can blame our lifestyles for it! Right from the diet to the workout routine, a person has to be cautious to keep their health on track on all fronts or be at the risk of diabetes.

According to experts, severe causes of diabetes can lead to life-threatening problems like kidney damage, heart problems, and nerve damage. Hence, it’s very important to ensure that you’re not at risk of developing this chronic disease. 

In the run up to World Diabetes Day, which falls on November 14, we urge you to take this quiz so that you can judge whether your lifestyle puts you at the risk of diabetes or not.

So, are you ready for it?

01

Is there a history of diabetes in your family?

02

Are you overweight or obese?

03

Do you drink sugar-laden coffee or no sugar at all – what’s your pick?

04

Have you been feeling more thirsty than usual since the past few months?

05

Do you feel more hunger pangs than usual?

06

Has your urination frequency increased unusually?

07

Do you feel numbness or tingling sensation in your fingers, toes, hands, and feet?

08

Are your bruises taking longer to heal than usual?

09

Has your vision become blurry in the recent past?

10

Have you been experiencing fatigue all the time?

11

Do you find it difficult to convey a problem directly?