Diabetes Risk Calculator
Assess your 7.5-year risk of developing Type 2 diabetes based on clinical factors
Calculate Your Diabetes Risk
Normal: 70-99 mg/dL
Normal: <120 mmHg
Good: >40 mg/dL (men), >50 mg/dL (women)
Diabetes Risk Assessment
Risk Factors Analysis
Diabetes Prevention Strategies
Lifestyle Modifications
- ✓Maintain healthy weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)
- ✓Exercise regularly (150+ minutes/week)
- ✓Follow balanced, low-glycemic diet
- ✓Quit smoking and limit alcohol
Medical Management
- •Regular blood glucose monitoring
- •Control blood pressure (<130/80 mmHg)
- •Manage cholesterol levels
- •Consider medications if high risk
About This Calculator
This calculator uses the validated Stern equation, based on research published in Annals of Internal Medicine (2002), to predict 7.5-year diabetes risk.
Key Risk Factors
- • Age and sex
- • Body Mass Index (BMI)
- • Family history
- • Fasting glucose levels
- • Blood pressure
- • HDL cholesterol
- • Ethnicity
Medical Disclaimer
This calculator is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Consult with a healthcare provider for proper diabetes screening, diagnosis, and prevention strategies.
Risk Categories
Continue healthy lifestyle
Focus on prevention strategies
Medical consultation recommended
Immediate medical attention
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Risk
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, it's largely preventable through lifestyle modifications.
Why Calculate Risk?
- •Early identification of high-risk individuals
- •Motivation for lifestyle changes
- •Guide preventive interventions
- •Improve health outcomes through prevention
Diabetes Diagnosis Criteria
Diabetes (Any of the following)
- • Fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L)
- • Random glucose ≥200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
- • HbA1c ≥6.5% (48 mmol/mol)
- • OGTT 2-hour glucose ≥200 mg/dL
Prediabetes
- • Fasting glucose: 100-125 mg/dL
- • HbA1c: 5.7-6.4%
- • OGTT 2-hour: 140-199 mg/dL
Research Background
This calculator is based on the Stern equation, developed from a study of nearly 3,000 adults published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The research identified key predictors of diabetes development over 7.5 years with high accuracy.
Risk = 100 / (1 + e^(-1×((0.028 × age) + (0.661 × sex) + (0.412 × ethnicity) + (0.079 × fasting_glucose) + (0.018 × systolic_BP) - (0.039 × HDL) + (0.07 × BMI) + (0.481 × family_history) - 13.415)))