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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that results in either a deficiency of insulin or a decreased ability of the body to use insulin. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. Insulin is needed to process sugars in food for energy. The hallmark sign of diabetes mellitus is high blood sugar. Diabetes increases the risk of heart attack and stroke by 2 to 4 times. It is the leading cause of new blindness, end stage renal disease, and amputations.
Am I at risk? Take the test below to find out your risk for diabetes.
Condition Points
I am overweight. 5
I get little exercise. 5
I am between the ages of 21 & 65. 5
I am over the age 65. 5
I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than 8.8 pounds at birth. 9
I have a sister or brother who has diabetes. 1
One of my parents has diabetes. 1
TOTAL: ???
LOW RISK: 3-9 points:  -  Learn how to prevent diabetes.
HIGH RISK: more than 9 points:  -  Talk with your doctor and take a blood test.

The Sioux San Diabetes Clinic is held Monday through Thursday, with occasional appointments made on Fridays. To make an appointment to be seen or screened for diabetes, please call the Diabetes Program appointment desk at (605) 355-2371.

SIGNS OF DIABETES

Approximately 25% of all persons with diabetes do not know they have diabetes. Risk factors of diabetes include:
  • Family History and obesity.
  • Excessive thirst.
  • Frequent urination.
  • Excessive hunger or fatigue.
  • Loss of feeling in feet.
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Blurry eyesight.
  • Dry, itchy skin.
  • Slow healing of sores.
  • Tingling sensation in feet.

The Sioux San Diabetes Program is supported by the Special Diabetes Programs for Indians grant and Sioux San PHS Indian Hospital.
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