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Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC)

Screens for undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and impaired fasting glucose using 8 questions. Score ≥15 warrants HbA1c/fasting glucose testing.

Age
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Waist circumference
Do you NOT get ≥30 minutes of physical activity on most days (at work and/or leisure)?
Do you NOT eat vegetables, fruit, or berries every day?
Have you ever taken antihypertensive medication?
Have you ever been found to have high blood glucose (in a health exam, during illness, or pregnancy)?
Family history of diabetes (type 1 or type 2)

Reference: Lindström J, Tuomilehto J. Diabetes Care 2003

Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision support tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results in the full clinical context. Reference: Lindström J, Tuomilehto J. Diabetes Care 2003.