Diabetes Risk Score Walking away from Diabetes

Tick one box for each question that, then add up you score at the end. You will need to know your waist circumference and your BMI. Follow the instructions to find out how.

1. What is your Body Mass Index (BMI)? (See instructions mentioned below)

• Less than 25 = 0

• 25 to 29 = 3

• 30 to 34 = 5

• 35 and above = 8

2. What is your waist circumference? (See instructions overleaf)

• Less than 90 cm (35.3 inch) = 0

• 100 to 109 cm (39.4 - 42.9 inch) = 6

• 90 to 99 cm (35.4 - 39 inch) = 4

• 110 cm & above (43 inch & above) = 9

3. Are you male or female?

• Male = 1

• Female = 0

4. How would you describe your ethnicity?

• White European = 0

• Other Ethnic Group = 6

5. How old are you?

• 49 and younger = 0

• 60 to 69 = 9

• 50 to 59 = 5

• 70 and older = 13

6. Has a doctor given you medicine for high blood pressure OR told you that you have high blood pressure?

• Yes = 5

• No = 0

7. Do you have a father, mother, brother, sister and/or own child with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes?

• Yes = 5

• No = 0

Add up your score here:

How to measure your waist?

1. Measuring your waist is easy, get a tape measure and find your bottom rib and find the top of the hip bone.

2. Place the tape half way between your bottom rib and the top of your hip bone.

3. Read your waist measurement.

Work out your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Your BMI gives a general idea of how healthy your weight is for your height. You can work out your BMI using your height and weight using this table. For example if you weighed 70kgs and had a height of 5 foot 9 inches your BMI would be in the normal range.

What does your score mean?

0 - 6 points - LOW RISK

Keep up the good work leading a healthy lifestyle. Everyone is at some risk; a low score now will increase with time if you do nothing. It is important to keep active and maintain a healthy weight for your size.

7 - 24 points - MODERATE RISK

You are at an increased risk of having diabetes now, BUT you may be at high risk in the future. Contact your doctor and talk to them about reducing your risk of Diabetes.

25 or more points - HIGH RISK

You are at high risk of developing diabetes. You can reduce your risk through small changes to your lifestyle. Speak to your doctor to learn more about your risk status and what you can do to reduce it in the future.