FINDRISC Score

Age Group

Body Mass Index

Waist Circumference

Physical Activity

Vegetables/Fruit Consumption

BP Medication History

History of High Blood Glucose

Family History of Diabetes

10-Year Type 2 Diabetes Risk

0 Points

Low Risk (1%)

The FINDRISC score identifies individuals at high risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes within the next 10 years. Patients with High or Very High risk should be considered for diagnostic testing (A1c/FPG).

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Screening asymptomatic adults for Type 2 Diabetes risk in primary care.

Identifying high-risk individuals for lifestyle intervention programs (Diabetes Prevention Programs).

Community-based health screening.

How it Works

Points Distribution

Factor	0 points	Points (>0)
Age	< 45 yrs	45-54 (2), 55-64 (3), >64 (4)
BMI (kg/m²)	< 25	25-30 (1), >30 (3)
Waist Circ.	M < 94cm / F < 80cm	M 94-102 or F 80-88 (3), M >102 or F >88 (4)
Activity	Yes (30min/d)	No (2)
Diet (Veg/Fruit)	Every day	Not every day (1)
BP Medication	No	Yes (2)
History of Glucose	No	Yes (5)
Family History	No	2nd Degree (3), 1st Degree (5)

Next Steps

Risk Stratification (10-year)

Score	Risk Level	10-Yr Diabetes Risk
< 7	Low	1 in 100 (1%)
7 – 11	Slightly Elevated	1 in 25 (4%)
12 – 14	Moderate	1 in 6 (17%)
15 – 20	High	1 in 3 (33%)
> 20	Very High	1 in 2 (50%)

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

Recent Journal Updates

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FINDRISC Score

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Points Distribution

Next Steps

Risk Stratification (10-year)

The Evidence

Primary Source

The diabetes risk score: a practical tool to predict type 2 diabetes risk.

Recent Journal Updates

FINDRISC Score

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

Points Distribution

Next Steps

Risk Stratification (10-year)

The Evidence

Primary Source

The diabetes risk score: a practical tool to predict type 2 diabetes risk.

Recent Journal Updates