Diabetes Risk Calculator

1. What does my diabetes risk score mean?
The diabetes risk score gives an indication on your risk of developing type 2 based on known risk factors such as age, ethnicity, family history and waist size.

 6 or less – Low Risk: Unlikely to develop diabetes soon.

 7 to 15 – Medium risk: Consider making lifestyle changes and monitoring your risk.

 16 to 24 – High risk: We recommend consulting with your GP about diabetes if you haven’t done so recently.

 25 or over – Very high risk: Please consult your GP and consider having a blood test for diabetes.

If you’d like professional advice on your diet and lifestyle, our dietetic assessment offers personalised, evidence-based support. See our services page for more information.

This type 2 diabetes risk calculator is intended only as a guide and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. A blood test is needed to determine whether you have prediabetes or diabetes.

2. How accurate is this type 2 diabetes risk calculator?
Our calculator uses evidence based risk factors similar to those in NHS public health screening tools. It’s a screening tool, not a diagnosis and only a blood test can confirm your status.

3. What should I do if I’m at high risk?
Consider consulting your GP for further testing, such as a HbA1c blood test. Alongside that, our dietetic assessment can provide personalised, professional advice on diet and lifestyle changes to help manage your risk. For more information on this, please see our services page to get started.

4. How can a registered dietitian support someone concerned about diabetes?
A registered dietitian is a healthcare professional trained to provide personalised, science-based advice on eating habits, activity levels, and lifestyle changes that work for you.

For more information on prediabetes, please see our Prediabetes Page.