Diabetes risk score

Am I at risk of developing diabetes?

Your age

Sex

Waist

Around your bare belly at the level of the navel, after breathing out.

How active are you?

Does diabetes run in your family?

Your answer appears here.

Answer all four questions to see your score.

Who it is for

Adults aged 20 and over who have not been told they have diabetes.

How it works

This is the Indian Diabetes Risk Score, developed by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation. Age gives 0 points under 35, 20 points from 35 to 49, and 30 points from 50. Waist gives 0, 10 or 20 points (for women under 80 cm, 80 to 89 cm, 90 cm or more; for men under 90, 90 to 99, 100 or more). Activity gives 0, 20 or 30 points, and family history 0, 10 or 20.

A total under 30 is low risk, 30 to 50 moderate, and 60 or more high. It is a quick screen: only a blood test shows whether you have diabetes.

A tool cannot know your history and does not replace a doctor who has examined you. If you are worried, or the result surprises you, talk to a doctor.

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