Am I Insulin Resistant Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. What were you told about your most recent blood glucose or A1C result?
A clinician reviewed a recent result and said it was within the expected range for me.
I have no recent result, or I have a result that has not been interpreted for me.
I was told the result was borderline or that it should be repeated.
I was told the result was high and needed prompt follow-up or treatment.
2. What best describes your latest triglyceride and HDL cholesterol review?
Recent results were reviewed and neither was flagged as concerning for me.
These have not been checked recently, or I have not received an interpretation.
One result was described as borderline or worth rechecking.
Results have repeatedly been outside my targets or require active clinical follow-up.
3. Which statement best describes any previous discussion of prediabetes or diabetes?
I have been assessed recently, and neither was identified.
I have not been assessed recently or do not have an interpreted result.
A clinician said I may have increased likelihood and recommended repeat assessment.
A clinician has diagnosed prediabetes or diabetes, or has asked me to follow up promptly on a clearly high result.
4. Which statement best reflects your experience with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
PCOS is not applicable to me, or it was assessed and not identified.
I have had a potentially relevant feature, such as irregular cycles, but no assessment.
A clinician is evaluating me for PCOS or has described it as a possibility.
A clinician has diagnosed me with PCOS.
5. After an ordinary meal, how often do you experience a recurring energy crash or become hungry again unusually soon?
I do not notice a recurring pattern like this.
It happens occasionally, usually after an unusual meal or poor night's sleep.
It happens several times a week without an obvious situational explanation.
It happens most days and regularly disrupts my work, study, driving, or other activities.
6. What is your history regarding fatty liver disease not caused by heavy alcohol use?
A relevant medical review found no fatty liver, and I have no previous diagnosis.
I have never had this possibility assessed or discussed despite other metabolic concerns.
A clinician has suspected fatty liver or arranged monitoring for it.
A clinician has confirmed fatty liver disease.
7. Which statement best describes glucose concerns during any pregnancy relevant to you?
Pregnancy has not applied to me, or reviewed pregnancy records showed no glucose concern.
Past pregnancy glucose results are not available or were never reviewed with me.
Extra glucose monitoring was needed because a result was borderline or concerning.
A clinician diagnosed gestational diabetes or clearly high glucose during pregnancy.
8. Think about long-term medicines or hormone-related conditions. What best matches your situation?
No relevant treatment or condition has been identified, or a clinician reviewed mine without metabolic concern.
I use a medicine whose metabolic effects I have not discussed with a clinician.
A clinician said a medicine or hormone condition could affect my glucose and planned monitoring.
A clinician specifically linked my treatment or hormone condition to rising glucose or insulin-resistance concerns.
9. Recently, what pattern of thirst and urination have you experienced?
No unusual thirst or increase in urination.
An occasional increase with a clear reason, such as heat, exercise, or extra fluids.
Repeated unexplained thirst or urination, including waking more often at night.
Intense thirst or urination with vomiting, confusion, deep breathing, fainting, or severe weakness.
10. Have you noticed persistent darker, thicker, or velvety-looking skin, especially around the neck, armpits, or groin?
I have not noticed this type of skin change.
I noticed a small or temporary patch once, but it did not persist.
A persistent patch is present in one area and has not been assessed.
It affects multiple areas or a clinician has identified it as acanthosis nigricans.
11. Looking at your biological family history, which description fits best?
My reviewed family history includes no known type 2 diabetes in close relatives.
A more distant relative has type 2 diabetes, but no parent, sibling, or child does.
One parent, sibling, or child has type 2 diabetes.
More than one parent, sibling, or child has type 2 diabetes.
12. During your most recent healthcare visit, what happened regarding metabolic or glucose screening?
My relevant history and results were reviewed, with no additional screening advised at that time.
My metabolic or glucose history was not discussed.
Routine glucose or metabolic testing was recommended but has not yet been completed.
Prompt testing or follow-up was recommended because of symptoms, history, or an abnormal result.
13. Over roughly the past year, how has your waist or central body shape changed?
It has stayed generally stable.
There has been a small, gradual shift that followed a known routine or life change.
There has been a noticeable increase without a clear explanation.
The increase was rapid or came with other unexplained health changes.
14. When you consider recent blood-pressure readings, which pattern fits best?
Recent readings have generally been within the target discussed with my clinician.
I have not checked it recently or have not had my readings interpreted.
Some readings have been above my target, and repeat checks were suggested.
Readings are repeatedly above target or require active treatment review.
15. Which statement best describes snoring, breathing during sleep, and daytime sleepiness?
I have no regular snoring, witnessed breathing pauses, or unexplained daytime sleepiness.
I snore occasionally but do not have witnessed pauses or persistent daytime sleepiness.
I frequently snore and also have witnessed pauses, gasping, or notable daytime sleepiness.
I have diagnosed sleep apnea that is untreated, or symptoms remain substantial despite treatment.