Diabetes Risk Calculator
Assess your risk of developing type 2 diabetes based on your health profile and lifestyle factors.
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About Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Several factors can increase your risk:
Major Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes:
- Weight: Being overweight is a primary risk factor
- Fat distribution: Storing fat mainly in the abdomen increases risk
- Inactivity: Physical activity helps control weight and uses glucose as energy
- Family history: Risk increases if a parent or sibling has type 2 diabetes
- Race/ethnicity: Certain groups have higher risk
- Age: Risk increases after age 45
- Prediabetes: A condition where blood sugar is high but not yet diabetic
- Gestational diabetes: Developing diabetes during pregnancy increases risk
- PCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome increases risk in women
- High blood pressure: Above 140/90 mmHg increases risk
This calculator assesses your risk based on modifiable and non-modifiable factors.
Tips for Preventing or Delaying Type 2 Diabetes:
- Lose excess weight – even 7% of body weight can make a difference
- Get regular physical activity – aim for at least 150 minutes per week
- Eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
- Choose healthy fats and limit saturated fats
- Skip fad diets and make healthier food choices long-term
- Get regular health check-ups, especially if you’re at higher risk
- Manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Don’t smoke – smoking increases insulin resistance
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Get quality sleep – poor sleep affects hormone balance
Even small lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your diabetes risk. The Diabetes Prevention Program study showed that lifestyle changes reduced the risk of diabetes by 58%.
Early Warning Signs of Diabetes:
- Increased thirst and frequent urination
- Extreme hunger despite eating
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue and irritability
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores or frequent infections
- Darkened skin areas (acanthosis nigricans)
- Tingling, pain, or numbness in hands/feet
When to See a Doctor:
- If you notice any possible diabetes symptoms
- If you have risk factors and want to be tested
- For regular screening if you’re over 45 or have other risk factors
Early detection and treatment can help prevent serious complications of diabetes.