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Type 2 Diabetes Know your Risk Tool

Find out your risk of type 2 diabetes

Finding out your risk of type 2 diabetes only takes a few minutes. It could be the most important thing you do today...

To calculate your risk we will ask you for some special category data. Special category data in this context relates to your health and ethnicity. This information will be stored in such a way that it cannot identify you. All information provided will only be used for the reasons we have described.

Before you start, grab a tape measure and scales...

You must be 18 or over to complete this tool.
Please note: the results will not be accurate if you are pregnant.

You'll need an accurate measurement of your height, weight and waist size

Are you male or female?

Why does this matter?

Men are at a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The results will not be accurate if you are pregnant and will underestimate your risk if you have a history of gestational diabetes. 

How old are you?

Why does this matter?

The older you are, the higher your risk for type 2 diabetes.

What is your ethnic background?

Why does this matter?

Some ethnic groups are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than others.

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Do you have a parent, brother, sister and/or own child with diabetes?

Why does this matter?

Having a close relative with diabetes increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

What is your waist measurement?

Why does this matter?

Carrying excess body fat around your middle increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.

IMPORTANT: Did you know? Your waist size is not necessarily your jeans size.
To measure your waist it is half way between your bottom rib and top of the hip bone
To measure your waist it is half way between your bottom rib and top of the hip bone

How to measure your waist:

Many of us underestimate our waist size. Make sure you use a tape measure and use your fingers to feel for your bottom rib and the top of your hip bone and measure around your body directly between these two points.

Don't have measuring tape?
Use a piece of string to wrap around your middle and then measure this against a ruler or a metal tape measure.

What is your Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Why does this matter?

Being overweight or obese increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.

How tall are you?
How much do you weigh?

Has a doctor ever told you that you have high blood pressure, or given you medication for it?

Why does this matter?

If you have been treated for high blood pressure, it will contribute to your overall risk.