Diabetes Risk Calculator: Assess Your Type 2 Risk Score
India: The Diabetes Capital of the World
India has 101 million adults with diabetes and another 136 million pre-diabetic. South Asians develop Type 2 diabetes at lower BMI and younger age than Western populations. Early risk assessment can prevent or delay onset by 5–10 years.
Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS)
| Risk Factor | Criteria | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 35–49 years | 20 |
| Age | ≥ 50 years | 30 |
| Waist (men) | 90–99 cm | 10 |
| Waist (men) | ≥ 100 cm | 20 |
| Waist (women) | 80–89 cm | 10 |
| Waist (women) | ≥ 90 cm | 20 |
| Physical activity | No exercise | 20 |
| Physical activity | Light exercise | 10 |
| Family history | One parent diabetic | 10 |
| Family history | Both parents diabetic | 20 |
Score interpretation: < 30 = low risk, 30–50 = moderate risk, > 50 = high risk (get tested immediately).
Prevention Strategies
- Lose 5–7% body weight (reduces risk by 58%)
- 150 min/week moderate exercise (brisk walking counts)
- Replace refined carbs with whole grains and millets
- Get fasting glucose and HbA1c tested annually after 35
Assess your personal risk with the diabetes risk calculator. Track your BMI with Asian cutoffs for better context.
Disclaimer: This tool provides a risk estimate, not a diagnosis. Consult a healthcare professional for proper screening.