8-Question Diabetes Risk Assessment: Know Your Score in 2 Minutes

Diabetes Prevention · 2 · February 4, 2026

Type 2 diabetes develops over years — and most people have no idea they're at risk until they're already diabetic. Our 8-Question Risk Assessment identifies your risk level in under 2 minutes, using the same factors that clinical screening tools are built on.

The 8 Risk Factors We Assess

Each question maps to a validated risk factor: age, BMI, waist circumference, physical activity level, fruit/vegetable consumption, blood pressure medication history, history of high blood glucose, and family history of diabetes. Together, these eight inputs predict Type 2 diabetes risk with accuracy comparable to the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC).

Your Risk Score Explained

Your score falls into one of four categories: Low Risk (under 7), Moderate Risk (7-11), High Risk (12-14), and Very High Risk (15+). Each category comes with specific, actionable recommendations — not generic advice. A score of 13 doesn't get the same recommendations as a score of 8.

Assessment History

Take the assessment quarterly to track how your risk changes over time. Lifestyle modifications — even modest ones like 150 minutes of weekly walking — can shift your score downward. The platform tracks every assessment and shows your trajectory.

What the Research Shows

The landmark Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) trial demonstrated that lifestyle intervention reduced Type 2 diabetes incidence by 58% in high-risk individuals — more effective than metformin (31% reduction). Early risk identification is the first step to intervention.

Key Takeaways

• 8 clinically validated questions predict Type 2 diabetes risk in 2 minutes
• Personalized recommendations based on your specific score, not generic advice
• Quarterly reassessment tracks how your risk changes with lifestyle modifications
• Early identification enables the 58% risk reduction demonstrated by the DPP trial

Take the assessment at Diabetes Risk Assessment.