Finnish Diabetes Risk Score
Estimates the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in undiagnosed adults.
When to use
Adults without known diabetes, to estimate type 2 diabetes risk and guide screening.
Pearls and pitfalls
- The score uses age, BMI, waist circumference, activity, diet, antihypertensive use, prior glucose and family history.
- Prior high glucose and a first degree relative are the heaviest items.
- The score estimates population risk and does not replace glucose or glycated hemoglobin testing.
- Waist circumference has different points for men and women.
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Formula
Add age, BMI, waist circumference, activity, diet, antihypertensive use, prior glucose and family history, up to 26 points.
Evidence
Score derived and validated in a Finnish population to predict type 2 diabetes, with validation in other populations.
References
- Lindstrom J, Tuomilehto J. The diabetes risk score: a practical tool to predict type 2 diabetes risk. Diabetes Care. 2003;26(3):725-731. doi:10.2337/diacare.26.3.725
Frequently asked questions
What is Finnish Diabetes Risk Score?
Estimates the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in undiagnosed adults. Adults without known diabetes, to estimate type 2 diabetes risk and guide screening.
How is the result calculated?
Add age, BMI, waist circumference, activity, diet, antihypertensive use, prior glucose and family history, up to 26 points.
How should the result be interpreted?
Score derived and validated in a Finnish population to predict type 2 diabetes, with validation in other populations.
What are the sources?
Lindstrom J, Tuomilehto J. The diabetes risk score: a practical tool to predict type 2 diabetes risk. Diabetes Care. 2003;26(3):725-731.