🩸 FINDRISC (Type 2 Diabetes Risk)
UseNon-invasive diabetes risk screening.
SourceLindström J, Tuomilehto J. Diabetes Care 2003
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
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.
| 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 |
| Family history of diabetes | Grandparent/aunt/uncle/cousin (+3) |
→FINDRISC10/26
- 10-year risk:Slightly elevated (~4%)
- Note:Score ≥ 15 warrants lifestyle intervention and consideration of glucose testing.
| 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 |
| Family history of diabetes | No (0) |
→FINDRISC7/26
- 10-year risk:Slightly elevated (~4%)
- Note:Score ≥ 15 warrants lifestyle intervention and consideration of glucose testing.
Verification & sources · governance
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.)