- Risk assessment should begin at age 45 and from age 15 in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
| 1. Your age group | ||
Under 35 years | 0 points | |
35–44 years | 2 points | |
45–54 years | 4 points | |
55–64 years | 6 points | |
65 years or over | 8 points | |
| 2. Your gender | ||
Female | 0 points | |
Male | 3 points | |
| 3. Your ethnicity/country of birth | ||
3a. Are you of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander or Maori descent? | ||
No | 0 points | |
Yes | 2 points | |
| 3b. Where were you born? | ||
Australia | 0 points | |
Asia, India, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe | 2 points | |
Other | 0 points | |
| 4. Have either of your parents, or any of your brothers or sisters been diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or type 2)? | ||
No | 0 points | |
Yes | 3 points | |
| 5. Have you ever been found to have high blood glucose (sugar) for example, in a health examination, during an illness, during pregnancy? | ||
No | 0 points | |
Yes | 6 points | |
| 6. Are you currently taking medication for high blood pressure? | ||
No | 0 points | |
Yes | 2 points | |
| 7. Do you currently smoke cigarettes or any other tobacco products on a daily basis? | ||
No | 0 points | |
Yes | 2 points | |
| 8. How often do you eat vegetables or fruit? | ||
No | 0 points | |
Yes | 1 points | |
| 9. On average, would you say you do at least 2.5 hours of physical activity per week (for example, 30 minutes a day on 5 or more days a week)? | ||
Yes | 0 points | |
No | 2 points | |
| 10. Your waist measurements taken below the ribs (usually at the level of the navel and while standing) | ||
Waist measurement (cm) | ||
For Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or Asian descent | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Men | Women | ||
< 90 cm | < 80 cm | 0 points | |
90–100 cm | 80–90 cm | 4 points | |
> 100 cm | > 90 cm | 7 points | |
For all others | |||
Men | Women | ||
< 102 cm | < 88 cm | 0 points | |
102–110 cm | 88–100 cm | 4 points | |
> 110cm | > 100 cm | 7 points | |
Add up your points to assess Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes within 5 years*
5 or less: Low risk Approximately one person in every 100 will develop diabetes. | |
6–11: Intermediate risk For scores 6–8, approximately one person in every 50 will develop diabetes. For scores of 9–11, approximately one person in every 30 will develop diabetes. | |
12 or more: High risk For scores of 12–15, approximately one person in every 14 will develop diabetes. For scores of 16–19 approximately one person in every 7 will develop diabetes. For scores of 20 and above, approximately one person in every 3 will develop diabetes |
- If you scored 6–11 points you may be at increased risk of type 2 diabetes
- Discuss your score and your individual risk with your doctor. Improving your lifestyle may help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- If you scored > 12 points you may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes or be at high risk of developing the disease
- See your doctor about having a fasting blood glucose test. Act now to prevent type 2 diabetes
1. References
- All Chronic Conditions Manual references are available via the downloadable References PDF