Know Your Risk of Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next ten years using our scientifically backed risk assessment tool. It could be the most important thing you do today…

How it works

Step 1

Go to your account dashboard and look for the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool

Smartphone screen displaying a health app with a Type 2 Diabetes Risk score of 15. Icons for different features are visible at the top.

Step 2

If you have not completed your health profile, the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool will be locked. Select the ‘Complete assessment’ button

Smartphone screen displaying a health app. The app shows a risk assessment for Type 2 Diabetes with a call-to-action button labeled "Complete assessment.

Step 3

Now complete the assessment questionnaire

A smartphone screen displaying a survey question asking if the user has a history of high blood glucose. The "Yes" option is selected.

Step 4

You will now be graded with a risk score, and redirected to the tool on your dashboard

A smartphone screen displays a health app indicating a Type 2 Diabetes Risk score of 24 with a warning icon, set against a yellow background with shield patterns.

Step 5

If your score indicates a risk then you will see a warning sign. Click the warning sign and you will now be able to see an advisory message advising you what to do

A smartphone screen displaying a message about a Type 2 Diabetes risk, indicating a 33% chance of developing diabetes in the next 10 years and recommending dietary and exercise changes to reduce risk.

Step 6

Every 12 months, we recommend that you repeat the assessment or update your health profile. Your risk may change as you adapt your lifestyle by implementing healthy living advice provided

A smartphone screen displays an app notification about reassessing Type 2 Diabetes risk, addressed to Allan. The screen shows a "Complete assessment" button below the message.

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What is the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool?

Do I need to pay to use the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool?

What do I need to do to get my Type 2 Diabetes Risk score?

What do the risk scores mean?

The below table highlights the meaning behind your risk score.

Score

Risk Category

What to do

0-7 Points

Very Low Risk

You only have a 1% chance of developing diabetes in the next 10 years. You are classed as very low risk and do not need to take any action, however, you can discuss this with your doctor at your next appointment

7-11 Points

Low Risk

You only have a 4% chance of developing diabetes in the next 10 years. You are classed as low risk and you do not need to take any action, however, you can discuss this with your doctor at your next appointment

12-14 Points

Moderate Risk

You have a 17% chance of developing diabetes in the next 10 years. You are classed as moderate risk. Making changes to diet and exercising or increase activity, can reduce your chances of developing diabetes in the future.

It is very important that you speak to your doctor about having a blood test for diabetes as you can have type 2 diabetes for years without knowing.

Also, ask your doctor about programmes and services that could help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. These services will be different depending on where you live.

If you are an NHS patient, You should go for a regular diabetes check-up once a year to check your blood pressure and cholesterol (blood fats) levels.

15-20 Points

High Risk

You have a 33% chance of developing diabetes in the next 10 years. You are classed as high risk. Making changes to diet and exercising or increase activity, can reduce your chances of developing diabetes in the future.

It is very important that you speak to your doctor about having a blood test for diabetes as you can have type 2 diabetes for years without knowing.

Also, ask your doctor about programmes and services that could help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. These services will be different depending on where you live.

If you are an NHS patient, You should go for a regular diabetes check-up once a year to check your blood pressure and cholesterol (blood fats) levels.

21-30 Points

Very High Risk

You have a 50% chance of developing diabetes in the next 10 years. You are classed as very high risk. Making changes to diet and exercising or increase activity, can reduce your chances of developing diabetes in the future.

It is very important that you speak to your doctor about having a blood test for diabetes as you can have type 2 diabetes for years without knowing.

Also, ask your doctor about programmes and services that could help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. These services will be different depending on where you live.

If you are an NHS patient, You should go for a regular diabetes check-up once a year to check your blood pressure and cholesterol (blood fats) levels.

How do I know if the results generated by the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool can be relied upon?

Who developed the FINDRISC method?

What should I do if my score puts me at risk of developing diabetes?

Does a high risk score definitely mean I will develop Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

What are the signs of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus that I should know about?

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Type 2 Diabetes Risk

How it works

Go to your account dashboard and look for the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool

If you have not completed your health profile, the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool will be locked. Select the ‘Complete assessment’ button

Now complete the assessment questionnaire

You will now be graded with a risk score, and redirected to the tool on your dashboard

If your score indicates a risk then you will see a warning sign. Click the warning sign and you will now be able to see an advisory message advising you what to do

Every 12 months, we recommend that you repeat the assessment or update your health profile. Your risk may change as you adapt your lifestyle by implementing healthy living advice provided

Service Information

What is the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool?

Do I need to pay to use the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool?

What do I need to do to get my Type 2 Diabetes Risk score?

What do the risk scores mean?

How do I know if the results generated by the Type 2 Diabetes Risk tool can be relied upon?

Who developed the FINDRISC method?

What should I do if my score puts me at risk of developing diabetes?

Does a high risk score definitely mean I will develop Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

What are the signs of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus that I should know about?

Data Security

WHY WE BUILT NOWPATIENT

To improve the lives of everyone by making high-quality care accessible and convenient

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