Diabetes Risk Assessment Calculator

Developed by Medindia Content Team | Calculator reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team Last Updated on Aug 12, 2024

Discover your risk for developing diabetes with Medindia's Diabetes Risk Assessment Calculator.

There are several risk factors for developing diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes. These factors can be categorized into modifiable and non-modifiable risk factor. The Non-Modifiable Risk Factors include age (risk increases after 45), Family History of diabetes, certain ethnic groups have higher risk - such as African Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans and South Asians. Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later.

The modifiable risk factors include obesity and overweight, lack of regular physical activity, unhealthy diets such as high in processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats. Other risk factors, such as smoking, abnormal cholesterol, poor sleep, stress and high blood pressure are often associated with type 2 diabetes.

This easy-to-use calculator provides personalized insights into your risk factors, helping you take proactive steps towards better health.

What is Type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes, also called juvenile diabetes, is usually found in children and young adults. It is much less common that Type 2 diabetes, affecting only 5% of people who are diagnosed with this silent killer disease.

In patients with Type 1 diabetes, the immune system destroys the beta cells in the body, thereby stopping the production of insulin, which is produced by these cells. Regular insulin injections and tracking the blood glucose levels can enable Type 1 diabetes patients to live long, healthy lives.

What is Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, in which the body fails to produce sufficient insulin or the produced insulin is not used properly. While this form of diabetes can lead to severe health complications, it can also be managed with proper care and treatment. Monitor your blood glucose levels, take insulin to lower the sugar in your blood, maintain healthy weight and eating habits, and exercise regularly.

What should be the targets for glucose level for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients?

Diabetes Types	Glucose Target Level (mg/dL)
Type 1	Fasting - 70-110
	Postprandial - 70- 150
Type 2	Fasting - 100-150
	Postprandial - 100-180

Top 10 Diabetes Facts

The 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) data reveals a staggering estimate of 422 million people globally who are affected by diabetes
However, nearly 50% of people with diabetes remain undiagnosed
90% people in the world have Type 2 diabetes
The worldwide burden of diabetes is expected to rise to 552 million by 2030
1.5 million deaths in the world are directly attributed to diabetes annually
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States
In 2000, India led globally in terms of the burden of diabetes mellitus, followed closely by China, and the U.S.
In the U.S. approximately 1.4 million people are diagnosed with diabetes every year
According to the WHO, diabetes incidence has reached alarming levels in low and middle-income countries
According to the International Diabetes Federation, every six seconds, someone dies of diabetes

1. What is the impact of heredity on the risk of diabetes?

If you have a family history of diabetes, such as in your parents, grandparents, or siblings, you are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. This increased risk can be attributed to genetic factors and shared lifestyle habits, such as diet and exercise patterns. Typically, it is a combination of both lifestyle and genetics that contributes to the risk (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Genetics of Diabetes

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2. How does being overweight increase diabetes risk?

Excess weight, particularly fatty tissue, makes your cells more resistant to insulin, which can lead to diabetes. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial, as weight reduction can help prevent, control, and sometimes even lead to the remission of diabetes. Screening for diabetes is recommended for individuals with obesity (2^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

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3. What role does high blood pressure play in developing diabetes?

High blood pressure, specifically readings above 140/90 mm Hg, increases your risk of developing diabetes. About two-thirds of adults with diabetes also have high blood pressure. The combination of diabetes and high blood pressure significantly raises the risk of heart disease (3^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

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4. How does unhealthy eating contribute to diabetes risk?

Poor eating habits, such as consuming fried foods, fast foods, and sugary beverages, can increase your risk of developing diabetes. Research estimates that unhealthy diets contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes globally (4^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Study Links Poor Diet to 14 Million Cases of Type 2 Diabetes Globally

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5. How sedentary lifestyle pave the way for diabetes?

A sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of diabetes by leading to weight gain and decreased insulin sensitivity. Regular physical activity helps control weight and improves insulin sensitivity, reducing diabetes risk. Sedentary behavior can negatively affect body composition and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes (5^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Sedentary lifestyle and body composition in type 2 diabetes

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6. How does ethnicity increase the risk for diabetes?

Certain ethnic groups, including Africans, Hispanics, American Indians and Asian Americans, are more prone to diabetes. For instance, individuals from South Asian backgrounds are more likely to experience insulin resistance at a younger age, which may be linked to how fat is stored in the body, particularly around vital organs (6^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Ethnicity and type 2 diabetes

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7. What is the relationship between triglyceride levels and diabetes?

Low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides increase the risk of diabetes. Diabetes often results in lower HDL cholesterol and higher triglyceride and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, raising the risk of heart disease and stroke. This condition, known as diabetic dyslipidemia, is associated with insulin resistance and can develop even before diabetes is diagnosed (7^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Cholesterol and Diabetes

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8. How does gestational diabetes affect future diabetes risk?

If you have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy, you are at a higher risk of developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes later. Additional risk factors include delivering a large baby, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and not losing pregnancy weight afterward. Women with a history of gestational diabetes have an 8–10-fold higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (8^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Pregnancy as an opportunity to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus: FIGO Best Practice Advice

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9. What is the link between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes?

PCOS, a condition characterized by irregular menstruation, obesity, and excess hair growth, can increase the risk of developing diabetes. Women with PCOS are more likely to experience insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction, which raises the risk of both diabetes and gestational diabetes (9^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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kirandogr

Excellent and useful article

sunil, India

The body is in a dynamic state of health, this means the levels will fluctuate so the level of sugar will vary within the normal range so don't worry

sam_athma, India

My fasting level on 21.04.2016 is 136 Mg/dl and PP after two hour is 90 Mg/dl. But on 05.01.2016, it was as 78 Mg/dl [fasting] and 103 Mg/dl(PP). What does it mean?

healthcarelogin, India

i have juvenile diabetes how can i recover from this

vijayavenkat, India

my fasting level is 110, 1hr is 229, 2nd hr is 181. HbA1c is 5.6.Iam pregnant of 2months any danger from these readings plz reply me.