Diabetes Risk Assessment (ADA Risk Score)
Answer 6 quick questions to see your validated ADA diabetes risk score, then download or WhatsApp-share your result with one tap.
Type 2 diabetes often has no symptoms in its early stages, which is why the American Diabetes Association (ADA) developed this quick screening score to flag who should get tested. This tool runs the same validated scoring used by clinicians and gives you an instant, shareable result — it does not replace a diagnosis from our endocrinology department.
Your Result
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Visit Endocrinology Department →Why This Matters
Undiagnosed diabetes silently raises the risk of complications affecting the heart, kidneys, nerves, and eyes. If your score today is elevated, it's worth pairing it with a check on related risk factors — our cardiology team screens for the heart disease risk that often travels with diabetes, and our nephrology team monitors kidney function, which is one of the earliest organs affected by high blood sugar. Patients managing autoimmune joint conditions on long-term steroids should also flag this to our rheumatology team, since steroid use can itself raise blood sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ADA Diabetes Risk Score?
It's a validated screening tool developed to identify adults who are more likely to have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and should be prioritized for formal testing, such as a fasting glucose or HbA1c. It is based on six factors: age, sex, family history, blood pressure, physical activity, and BMI.
Does a high score mean I have diabetes?
No. A score of 5 or higher means you are at higher risk and should get confirmatory blood testing — it is not a diagnosis on its own. Many people with an elevated score turn out to have normal blood sugar, and some people with a lower score can still develop diabetes over time.
How often should I retake this assessment?
We recommend reassessing yearly, or sooner if your weight, activity level, or blood pressure changes significantly, or if you notice symptoms like unusual thirst, frequent urination, or unexplained fatigue.
Is my information stored anywhere?
Your answers are used only in your browser to calculate your score and build your shareable result card. They are not saved by Swasthya Hospital unless you choose to share your result with us directly.
This tool is intended for risk assessment and screening purposes only and does not constitute a medical diagnosis. Patients with an elevated score or symptoms of diabetes should seek formal diagnostic testing and consult a physician. Scoring methodology adapted from the American Diabetes Association Risk Calculator as referenced on MDCalc.