Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool checkmarkDiabetes Risk CalculatorStartWhat鈥檚 your risk?Complete the following 11 short questions to find out if you鈥檙e at risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next five years.StartType 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia.1What is your age group?Under 35 years35 – 44 years45 – 54 years55 – 64 years65 years or overchevron-leftGo Back 1 of 11Continuechevron-right2What is your gender?FemaleMalechevron-leftGo Back 2 of 11Continuechevron-right3Are you Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Maori descent?YesNochevron-leftGo Back 3 of 11Continuechevron-right4Where were you born?AustraliaAsia (including the Indian sub continent)Middle EastNorth AfricaOtherchevron-leftGo Back 4 of 11Continuechevron-right5Have either of your parents, or any of your brothers or sisters, been diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or type 2)?YesNochevron-leftGo Back 5 of 11Continuechevron-right6Have you ever been found to have high blood glucose (sugar) for example, in a health examination, during an illness, or during pregnancyYesNochevron-leftGo Back 6 of 11Continuechevron-right7Are you currently taking medication for high blood pressure?YesNochevron-leftGo Back 7 of 11Continuechevron-right8Do you currently smoke cigarettes or any other tobacco products on a daily basis?YesNochevron-leftGo Back 8 of 11Continuechevron-right9How often do you eat vegetables or fruitEvery dayNot every daychevron-leftGo Back 9 of 11Continuechevron-right10On 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)?YesNochevron-leftGo Back 10 of 11Continuechevron-right11Your waist measurement iscminchesMeasure your waist below the ribs (usually at the level of the navel, and while standing).chevron-leftBack 11 of 11Nextchevron-rightResultsYou scored pointsYour risk of developing type 2 diabetes within 5 years*:5 or less: Low riskThis means you are at a low risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 5 years. Even with your low score you can still benefit from prevention information to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.6-11 or less: Medium riskThis means you are at a moderate risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 5 years. Even with your intermediate score you can still benefit from prevention information to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Remember to talk to your GP about your result.12 or more: High riskWith your high score you may be at risk of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. For scores 20 or above, you may be undiagnosed. You can benefit from prevention information as well as asking your GP to check for diabetes as a part of your next check-up.*The overall score may overestimate the risk of diabetes in those aged less than 25 years. Improving your lifestyle may help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.chevron-leftBackYour results explainedchevron-rightDetailsQuestionAnswerPoints1. Age2. Gender3. Ethnicity4. Region of birth5. Family history6. High blood glucose7. High blood pressure8. Daily tobacco smoker9. Healthy diet10. Physical activity11. Waist measurementYou scored pointsYour risk of developing type 2 diabetes within 5 years*:There are some things you can’t changeQuestions 1 to 5: are all genetic factors that contribute towards your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You can’t change them so concentrate on the things below that you can change or maintain. Note, as your age increases, so does your risk.Focus on the risks you can changeQuestions 6 to 11: these factors also contribute towards your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and they are all within your control. This means you can take action now to reduce your risk by keeping your scores as low as possible in these areas. If you scored zero, keep up the good work.* The overall score may overestimate the risk of diabetes in those aged less than 25 yearschevron-leftBackFind out how to reduce your risk漏 2025 Commonwealth of Australia. The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool was developed by the Baker IDI Heart Diabetes Institute on behalf of the Australian, State and Territory Governments as part of the COAG initiative to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Learn more about preventing type 2 diabetes Maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active and following a healthy eating plan are some of the ways you can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Find out more about type 2 diabetes prevention. Type 2 diabetes prevention Living a healthy lifestyle can do a lot to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes or slow its progression. Learn more Risk factors Some type 2 diabetes risk factors can be managed or reduced (known as modifiable lifestyle factors), while other factors (such as age or family history) cannot be changed. Learn more Find a health program or service Health & wellbeing programs Discover more about聽preventative health and wellbeing programs and services. 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