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Diabetes Risk Calculator
🩸 Diabetes Risk Calculator
A quick screening estimate of Type 2 diabetes risk based on common ADA-style risk factors — age, BMI, family history, activity level, and blood pressure.
This scores known risk factors additively — age and BMI thresholds, family history, inactivity, and existing high blood pressure — to give a rough risk band. It is a screening prompt, not a diagnostic test; an actual diagnosis requires blood glucose or HbA1c testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this calculator diagnose diabetes?
No — it's a risk-screening estimate based on known contributing factors. Diagnosis requires an actual blood test (fasting glucose, HbA1c, or oral glucose tolerance test) ordered by a doctor.
What should I do if my score comes back High or Very High Risk?
Treat it as a prompt to get an actual blood glucose or HbA1c test from a healthcare provider — early detection and lifestyle changes are far more effective before a diagnosis than after.
Why does BMI factor into diabetes risk?
Excess body fat, particularly visceral fat, is strongly linked to insulin resistance — one of the core mechanisms behind Type 2 diabetes development.
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