# Diabetes risk assessment: what it checks and what you get

_My Wellness Health's diabetes risk assessment asks about 44 questions on past sugar tests, family history, weight, waist, diet, activity and pregnancy..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> My Wellness Health's diabetes risk assessment asks about 44 questions on past sugar tests, family history, weight, waist, diet, activity and pregnancy history, then tells you whether a fasting sugar or HbA1c test is due.

**Questions in the assessment:** About 44
_Including medicines and conditions that raise risk._

**Diabetes risk assessment at a glance**

| Who it is for | What you get | Price | Next step |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adults 18 and over | A colour-coded result, the test you need (fasting sugar or HbA1c), and practical changes for your risk factors | KES 200 on its own, or in the Plus package (KES 500) | A fasting blood sugar or HbA1c test, arranged by your care navigator |

## Diabetes risk assessment: common questions

**Q: What does it ask about?**

A: Past blood sugar tests, family history, high blood pressure, PCOS, cholesterol, prediabetes, dark thickened skin, steroid use, diabetes in pregnancy or a baby over 4.5 kg, weight, waist, activity, sugary and refined foods, alcohol, tobacco, HIV, TB and antipsychotic medicines.

**Q: Which symptoms does it check?**

A: Eight, including frequent urination, thirst, tiredness, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds and tingling. Any of them suggests a clinical assessment.

**Q: When does it recommend testing?**

A: From age 35, or earlier if you are overweight with a risk factor, have prediabetes, HIV, TB, take steroids or antipsychotics, or had diabetes in pregnancy.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: KES 200 for the hypertension and diabetes assessments together, or KES 500 in the Plus package. Assessment and package fees do not include tests, scans or consultations at the facility, which you pay there by cash, card, mobile money or insurance.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)

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