For Parents Who Are Worried — and Want Real Answers

Are You Quietly Worried Your Teen Might Be Heading Toward Diabetes?

Take this 2-minute screening quiz designed by a pediatric endocrinologist — and find out where your teen actually stands.

If you’ve been quietly watching the patterns, this is for you:

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    The constant snacking and cravings, even right after meals
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    The energy crashes after lunch or in the afternoon
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    The weight gain that won’t budge, no matter what they try
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    The family history of diabetes you can’t stop thinking about
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    The dark patches on their neck or underarms you’ve noticed

You are not paranoid. You are paying attention. And paying attention is the most powerful thing a parent can do right now.

This quiz takes 2 minutes. By the end, you’ll know whether your teen has signs of insulin resistance — and exactly what to do next, based on your answers.

Designed by Dr. Jenny Gourgari, MD · Board-Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist · 15+ years treating teens with insulin resistance and prediabetes

Start the Screening

Take the Quiz Below

Answer a few quick questions about your teen. Your result is instant, private, and based on the same screening criteria pediatric endocrinologists use.

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Here’s what I want every worried parent to know.

If you took this quiz because something has been quietly nagging at you — that’s exactly the kind of attention your teen needs you to be paying. Most parents don’t catch this early. By the time they do, it’s already harder to change.

The fact that you’re here, taking a quiz on a Tuesday night because you can’t shake the feeling that something is off — that’s the difference between a teen who progresses to diabetes and a teen who never does.

“Insulin resistance can hide for years before a standard lab catches it. The earlier you understand what’s happening, the more you can do — without a prescription, without restriction, without making your teen feel broken.”

Whatever your quiz result, you now know more about your teen’s metabolic risk than 95% of parents. The next step is to act on it — at whatever pace makes sense for your family.

About the Quiz

Dr. Jenny Gourgari, MD

Pediatric Endocrinologist · Obesity Medicine Specialist · Founder, LIFT Program

Dr. Jenny has spent 15+ years helping families understand teen metabolic health — and helping teens reverse insulin resistance before it becomes diabetes. She built this quiz so parents could get the same screening framework she uses in her clinic, in 2 minutes, for free.

This quiz is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Gourgari does not provide medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice through this tool. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner about your teen’s specific health situation.