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🩸 FINDRISC (Type 2 Diabetes Risk)

UseNon-invasive diabetes risk screening.

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SourceLindström J, Tuomilehto J. Diabetes Care 2003

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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This-shift next steps

After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.

Score + version; reference only — not a substitute for care · no HIS write

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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
Clinical takeaway

Score ≥ 15 warrants lifestyle intervention.

When to use

Non-invasive diabetes risk screening.

How it works

Points from age, BMI, waist, physical activity, diet, BP medication, glucose history and family history (0–26).

Key points

  • Score ≥ 15 warrants lifestyle intervention.
  • Identifies candidates for glucose testing.
  • Uses no blood tests.

References

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Age55 years
BMI28 kg/m²
Waist circumference95 cm
SexMale
≥ 30 min physical activity dailyYes
Eats vegetables/fruit dailyYes
On BP medicationNo
History of high blood glucoseNo
Family history of diabetesGrandparent/aunt/uncle/cousin (+3)

→FINDRISC10/26

  • 10-year risk:Slightly elevated (~4%)
  • Note:Score ≥ 15 warrants lifestyle intervention and consideration of glucose testing.
Age55 years
BMI28 kg/m²
Waist circumference95 cm
SexMale
≥ 30 min physical activity dailyYes
Eats vegetables/fruit dailyYes
On BP medicationNo
History of high blood glucoseNo
Family history of diabetesNo (0)

→FINDRISC7/26

  • 10-year risk:Slightly elevated (~4%)
  • Note:Score ≥ 15 warrants lifestyle intervention and consideration of glucose testing.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the limits and cautions when using FINDRISC (Type 2 Diabetes Risk)?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
Does FINDRISC (Type 2 Diabetes Risk) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is FINDRISC (Type 2 Diabetes Risk) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Age 55 years, BMI 28 kg/m², Waist circumference 95 cm, Sex Male, ≥ 30 min physical activity daily Yes, Eats vegetables/fruit daily Yes, On BP medication No, History of high blood glucose No… → Result: FINDRISC 10 /26(10-year risk: Slightly elevated (~4%), Note: Score ≥ 15 warrants lifestyle intervention and consideration of glucose testing.) Inputs: Age 55 years, BMI 28 kg/m², Waist circumference 95 cm, Sex Male, ≥ 30 min physical activity daily Yes, Eats vegetables/fruit daily Yes, On BP medication No, History of high blood glucose No… → Result: FINDRISC 7 /26(10-year risk: Slightly elevated (~4%), Note: Score ≥ 15 warrants lifestyle intervention and consideration of glucose testing.)
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