Personal test - DIfE
Personal test - DIfE
Personal test - DIfE
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<strong>Personal</strong> <strong>test</strong><br />
By conducting the German Diabetes Risk Score you can determine<br />
your individual risk to develop type 2 diabetes within the next 5<br />
years. The <strong>test</strong> cannot be used when you already have diabetes.<br />
Age<br />
How old are you (years)?<br />
Ô < 35 0 points Ô 50-54 7 points<br />
Ô 35-39 1 point Ô 55-59 9 points<br />
Ô 40-44 3 points Ô 60-64 11 points<br />
Ô 45-49 5 points Ô 65-70 13 points<br />
Physical activity<br />
Are you physically active at least 5 hours a week?<br />
(e.g., sport, gardening, cycling)<br />
Ô no 1 point Ô yes 0 points<br />
High blood pressure<br />
Have you ever been told by a doctor<br />
that you have high blood pressure?<br />
Ô no 0 points Ô yes 5 points<br />
Consumption of whole-grain bread<br />
How many slices of whole-grain bread do you eat a day?<br />
Ô 0 5 points Ô 3 2 points<br />
Ô 1 4 points Ô 4 1 point<br />
Ô 2 3 points Ô > 4 0 points<br />
Consumption of meat<br />
How often do you eat beef, pork or lamb (not processed<br />
meat like hot dogs, bacon, sausage, or salami)?<br />
Ô Never or rarely 0 points<br />
Ô 1-2 times per week 1 point<br />
Ô 3-4 times per week 2 points<br />
Ô 5-6 times per week 4 points<br />
Ô Daily 5 points<br />
Ô Several times a day 8 points<br />
Coffee<br />
How many cups of coffee do you drink per day?<br />
Ô 0-1 2 points<br />
Ô 2-5 1 point<br />
Ô > 5 0 points<br />
Smoking<br />
What is your smoking status?<br />
Ô I never smoked 0 points<br />
Ô I used to smoke on average<br />
less than 20 cigarettes a day 0 points<br />
Ô I used to smoke on average<br />
20 or more cigarettes a day 3 points<br />
Ô I smoke on average<br />
less than 20 cigarettes a day 0 points<br />
Ô I smoke on average<br />
20 or more cigarettes a day 6 points<br />
Alcohol consumption<br />
How many glasses of alcoholic beverages<br />
do you drink a day?<br />
Ô I don‘t drink alcohol<br />
or only occasionally 2 points<br />
Ô 1-4 0 points<br />
Ô > 4 2 points<br />
Height<br />
What is your height in centimetres?<br />
Ô < 152 11 points Ô 176-183 3 points<br />
Ô 152-159 9 points Ô 184-191 1 point<br />
Ô 160-167 7 points Ô 192 or more 0 points<br />
Ô 168-175 5 points<br />
Waistline<br />
What is your waist in centimetres?<br />
Ô < 75 0 points Ô 100-104 24 points<br />
Ô 75-79 4 points Ô 105-109 28 points<br />
Ô 80-84 8 points Ô 110-114 32 points<br />
Ô 85-89 12 points Ô 115-119 36 points<br />
Ô 90-94 16 points Ô 120 or more 40 points<br />
Ô 95-99 20 points<br />
Add up the number of points corresponding to your answers.<br />
Determine your diabetes risk score on the evaluation sheet.<br />
SUM points<br />
GERMAN<br />
DIABETES<br />
RISK SCORE<br />
German Institute for Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (<strong>DIfE</strong>), Member of the Leibniz Association, Partner of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD)<br />
Contact: Dr. Gisela Olias, Press and Public Relations, Arthur-Scheunert-Allee 114-116, 14558 Nuthetal, Germany, Tel.: +49 (0)33200 88-2335, Fax: +49 (0)33200 88-2503,<br />
E-Mail: presse@dife.de, www.dife.de · Every commercial use of the German Diabetes Risk Score requires a written permission.
Evaluation<br />
This is your diabetes risk<br />
Please note that individuals with a low risk of diabetes<br />
may also develop this disease. On the other hand, high-risk<br />
individuals may remain healthy.<br />
0-29 points<br />
Your diabetes risk is low.<br />
Less than 1 of 100 individuals with answers similar to yours will<br />
develop diabetes within the next 5 years.<br />
30-39 points<br />
Your diabetes risk is still low.<br />
Approximately 2 of 100 individuals with answers similar to yours<br />
will develop diabetes within the next 5 years.<br />
40-49 points<br />
Your diabetes risk is elevated.<br />
Approximately 5 of 100 individuals with answers similar to yours<br />
will develop diabetes within the next 5 years.<br />
In order to determine your diabetes risk accurately, you should<br />
take a blood sugar <strong>test</strong> at your pharmacy. You can also consult your<br />
doctor to have your risk assessed.<br />
50-59 points<br />
Your diabetes risk is high.<br />
Approximately 10 of 100 individuals with answers similar to yours<br />
will develop diabetes within the next 5 years.<br />
You should take a blood sugar <strong>test</strong> at your pharmacy or be<br />
examined by your doctor. You may possibly already have diabetes.<br />
more than 59 points<br />
Your diabetes risk is very high.<br />
You should definitely consult your doctor. It is possible that you<br />
already have diabetes.<br />
Here’s how to lower your diabetes risk<br />
You can change some of the factors mentioned in the <strong>test</strong><br />
by changing your behaviour:<br />
Overweight (waistline)<br />
A large waist circumference is linked to a higher risk of type 2<br />
diabetes. You should try to reduce or at least maintain your waist<br />
size. Studies have shown that an even moderate weight reduction<br />
can reduce your diabetes risk considerably. In general, the best way<br />
to lose weight is to change permanently to a balanced, nutritious<br />
diet. Individuals over 65 should consult their doctor before losing<br />
weight.<br />
Physical activity<br />
Physical activity at least 5 hours a week will help maintain a lower<br />
weight and a smaller waist size. This also improves your body‘s<br />
insulin efficacy and regulation of blood sugar levels.<br />
Whole-grain products<br />
Try to give preference to grain products such as bread, bakery<br />
products, pasta and cereal products with a high whole-grain<br />
content. Many studies have shown that daily consumption of<br />
whole-grain foods lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.<br />
German Institute for Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (<strong>DIfE</strong>), Member of the Leibniz Association, Partner of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD)<br />
Contact: Dr. Gisela Olias, Press and Public Relations, Arthur-Scheunert-Allee 114-116, 14558 Nuthetal, Germany, Tel.: +49 (0)33200 88-2335, Fax: +49 (0)33200 88-2503,<br />
E-Mail: presse@dife.de, www.dife.de · Every commercial use of the German Diabetes Risk Score requires a written permission.<br />
Meat<br />
When eating meat, don‘t forget that the less beef, pork, veal and<br />
lamb you eat, the lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.<br />
Comments on coffee, alcohol<br />
and cigarette consumption:<br />
Coffee<br />
Many studies have found a relation between regular coffee<br />
consumption and a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes. The reason for<br />
this is not known. If you like to drink coffee and tolerate it well,<br />
there is at present no reason why you should not drink coffee in<br />
moderate amounts.<br />
Alcohol<br />
Studies have shown that a moderate consumption of alcoholic<br />
beverages is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. However, it is<br />
not recommended to increase your alcohol consumption to lower<br />
your risk of type 2 diabetes. Individuals with excessive alcohol consumption<br />
have a higher diabetes risk. Alcohol can also cause addiction,<br />
liver damage and cancer.<br />
Smoking<br />
GERMAN<br />
DIABETES<br />
RISK SCORE<br />
The study, which this <strong>test</strong> is based on, did not show a statistically<br />
increase of diabetes risk among moderate smokers. Thus, the <strong>test</strong><br />
assigns the same risk to moderate smoking as to non-smoking.<br />
However, not only heavy smokers but also moderate smokers<br />
should quit smoking because smoking increases your risk of<br />
cancer, heart, and circulatory diseases.
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