Adherence
A diabetes risk score based on non-laboratory variables (age, sex, BMI, waist circumference, hypertension, family history) effectively identifies high-risk individuals for early intervention, performing nearly as well as models including laboratory tests.
You can estimate your risk of developing type 2 diabetes using simple, non-invasive measurements: your age, sex, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, whether you have high blood pressure, and if your parents or siblings have diabetes. If your calculated risk score is high (e.g., 6 or higher on this specific scale), it is a strong indicator to consult a healthcare provider for further testing and to adopt healthier lifestyle habits, such as improved diet and exercise, to potentially delay or prevent the onset of diabetes.
A simple diabetes risk score, based on a set of variables not requiring laboratory tests, can be used for early intervention to delay or prevent the disease in Thailand.
Why this rating
Longitudinal cohort study with validation in an independent cohort, though specific to a Thai population.
Source
A Risk Score for Predicting Incident Diabetes in the Thai Population
Wichai Aekplakorn et al. · Diabetes Care · 2006
DOI 10.2337/dc05-2141
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