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About Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score

This Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score stratifies diabetes risk based on patient age, gender, hypertension status or family history.

The type 2 diabetes risk calculator uses the following two formulas to generate the diabetes risk percentage:

Terms = 6.322 - Sex - Rx Hypertensive - Rx Steroids - (0.063 x Age) - BMI - Family history - Smoker

Risk = 100 / (1 + e^Terms)

Depending on the answers provided, the “terms” formula above is populated with different variables, as described in the table below:
Item - Answer Choice Value
Gender - Female -0.879
Gender - Male 0
Prescription Hypertensive - Yes 1.222
Prescription Hypertensive - No 0
Prescription Steroids - Yes 2.191
Prescription Steroids - No 0
Age - In years x 0.063
Body mass index - BMI <25 0
Body mass index - BMI between 25 and 27.49 0.699
Body mass index - BMI between 27.5 and 29.99 1.97
Body mass index - BMI ≥30 2.518
Family history - No 1st degree 0
Family history - Parent or sibling 0.728
Family history - Parent and sibling 0.753
Smoker - No 0
Smoker - Yes 0.855
Smoker - Former smoker -0.218

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What is the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score?

The Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score is a tool used to assess an individual's risk of developing type 2 diabetes based on factors such as age, gender, hypertension status, and family history.

How is the diabetes risk percentage calculated?

The diabetes risk percentage is calculated using the following formulas:

What factors are considered in the "terms" formula?

The "terms" formula takes into account variables such as gender, prescription hypertensive status, prescription steroids status, age, BMI, family history, and smoker status.

How are different variables represented in the "terms" formula?

Different variables are represented by specific values in the "terms" formula. For example, female gender is represented by -0.879, while male gender is represented by 0. The values for other variables can be found in the table provided.

How is the body mass index (BMI) factored into the calculation?

The BMI is factored into the calculation by assigning different values based on the BMI range. These values range from 0 for a BMI less than 25, to 2.518 for a BMI greater than or equal to 30.

What is the purpose of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score?

The purpose of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score is to stratify an individual's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This information can be used for preventive measures and informing healthcare decisions.