FINDRISC is a prediction tool to identify patients at risk of developing diabetes.

It requires no laboratory testing and has been validated in multiple populations. FINDRISC uses age, BMI, physical activity, vegetable & fruit intake, medical treatment of hypertension, history of hyperglycemia and family history to determine risk of developing diabetes.

By using FINDRISC to identify high-risk people and applying an educational intervention, it has been shown possible to reduce the incidence of diabetes.

A risk score of 0-14 points indicates a low to moderate risk of diabetes (1-17% chance of diabetes over 10 years).

A risk score of 15-20 points indicates a high risk of diabetes (33% chance of diabetes over 10 years).

A risk score of >20 points indicates a very high risk of diabetes (50% chance of diabetes over 10 years).

References:
Lindström J, Tuomilehto J. The diabetes risk score: a practical tool to predict type 2 diabetes risk. Diabetes Care 2003;26:725-31.
View Abstract

Lindström J, Absetz P, Hemiö K, Peltomäki P, Peltonen M. Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes with nutrition and physical activity - efficacy and implementation of lifestyle interventions in Finland. Public Health Nutr. 2010 Jun;13(6A):993-9.
View Abstract