Are you at risk?

In 1996, diabetes was declared a major public health issue in Manitoba.

One in 16 Manitobans had diabetes in 2006.The number of Manitobans with diabetes more than doubled between 1989 and 2006. (Diabetes Trends and Gender Differences: A Summary of Diabetes Surveillance in Manitoba 1989-2006)

Diabetes rates in children and young people are climbing, too.

How can you help keep your family from becoming part of these statistics? To start, you can find out more about factors that can increase your risk for getting type 2 diabetes. You can start your own assessment here by taking the two-minute risk test below.

Take the 2-Minute Diabetes Risk Test

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