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ADA diabetes risk test (patient self-assessment score)
Screens adults for undiagnosed type 2 diabetes using simple self-reported items.
ADA diabetes risk test (patient self-assessment score)
Age
Sex
History of gestational diabetes (women)
Parent or sibling with diabetes
History of high blood pressure
Not physically active most days of the week
Weight
Height
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When to use
- Community or primary-care self-screening for undiagnosed type 2 diabetes before ordering laboratory testing.
Formula
Sum of points: age (<40=0,40-49=1,50-59=2,>=60=3) + sex (F=0,M=1) + gestational diabetes history (1) + family history (1) + hypertension (1) + physical inactivity (1) + BMI category (<25=0,25-29.9=1,30-39.9=2,>=40=3). Score >=5 flags increased risk.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Derived from the NHANES-validated Bang score; the ADA's public-facing 'Diabetes Risk Test' uses this same item set.
- A screening tool only - does not replace fasting glucose or HbA1c for diagnosis.