Endocrinology General Medicine Primary Care A

FINDRISC — Diabetes Risk Score

Finnish Diabetes Risk Score for predicting 10-year risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Score interpretation

Low Risk 0–7

Score <7: ~1 in 100 will develop T2DM in 10 years

→ Lifestyle advice; healthy eating; maintain BMI <25; recheck annually

Slightly Elevated Risk 8–11

Score 8–11: ~1 in 25 (4%) will develop T2DM

→ Lifestyle modification; weight management; consider fasting glucose

Moderate Risk 12–14

Score 12–14: ~1 in 6 (17%) will develop T2DM

→ Fasting glucose or HbA1c; intensive lifestyle programme; refer if impaired

High Risk 15–20

Score 15–20: ~1 in 3 (33%) will develop T2DM

→ HbA1c and fasting glucose urgently; consider structured prevention programme; cardio-metabolic workup

Very High Risk 21–26

Score ≥21: ~1 in 2 (50%) will develop T2DM

→ HbA1c, fasting glucose, and OGTT; endocrinology referral; intensive lifestyle intervention

Interpretation bands for the FINDRISC. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.

Lindstrom J, Tuomilehto J. The diabetes risk score: a practical tool to predict type 2 diabetes risk. Diabetes Care. 2003;26(3):725-731.

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

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Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.