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🔬 Type 2 Diabetes Risk Calculator

The FINDRISC questionnaire is used by the NHS and WHO to identify people at high risk before symptoms appear — so action can be taken early.

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Type 2 Diabetes Risk Calculator

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Answer all 7 questions based on your current situation.

1. How old are you?

Under 45

45–54

55–64

Over 64

2. What is your BMI? Calculate →

Under 25

25–30

Over 30

3. How much do you exercise daily?

At least 30 min/day

Less than 30 min/day

4. How often do you eat vegetables, fruit or berries?

Every day

Not every day

5. Have you ever taken medication for high blood pressure?

Yes

6. Have you ever been found to have high blood glucose?

Yes (during illness, pregnancy, etc.)

7. Has a family member been diagnosed with diabetes?

Yes — grandparent, aunt/uncle or cousin

Yes — parent, sibling or child

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FINDRISC Score (out of 26)

Risk level

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10-year probability

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Next step

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FINDRISC Diabetes Risk Guide

Understanding your score and the steps you can take to reduce your risk.

FINDRISC Score Interpretation

Score	Risk Level	10-Year Probability	Recommended Action
0–7	Low	~1%	Maintain healthy lifestyle
8–11	Slightly elevated	~4%	Diet and exercise improvements
12–14	Moderate	~17%	Speak with your GP
15–20	High	~33%	Request HbA1c blood test
21–26	Very high	~50%	Urgent GP referral

Risk Reduction — Evidence by Impact

Action	Risk Reduction	Evidence
Lose 5–7% of body weight (if overweight)	Up to 58% lower risk	★★★★★
150 min moderate exercise per week	~30–40% lower risk	★★★★★
Reduce refined carbohydrate intake	~20–30% lower risk	★★★★☆
Increase fibre intake (>25g/day)	~15–19% lower risk	★★★★☆
Mediterranean diet pattern	~23% lower risk	★★★★☆
Quit smoking	~30–40% lower risk	★★★★☆

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Diagnostic Blood Tests

HbA1c: Below 42 mmol/mol = Normal | 42–47 = Prediabetes | 48+ = Diabetes
Fasting glucose: Below 5.6 = Normal | 5.6–6.9 = Prediabetes | 7.0+ = Diabetes

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Warning Signs

Increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, frequent infections, tingling in hands and feet. Many people have no symptoms at all.

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NHS Prevention Programme

Free for those at high risk. Offers lifestyle coaching and group support — has helped over 1 million people. Ask your GP for a referral if your score is 12 or above.

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UK Statistics

~5.6 million people in the UK have diabetes. ~1 million are undiagnosed. ~13.6 million have prediabetes. Type 2 is 90% of all cases and largely preventable.

About the FINDRISC Tool

FINDRISC (Finnish Diabetes Risk Score) is a validated, internationally used questionnaire developed by the Finnish Diabetes Association. It predicts 10-year risk of Type 2 diabetes from lifestyle and health factors. A score of 12 or above should prompt a blood test (HbA1c or fasting glucose) from your GP. This is a screening tool only, not a diagnosis.