Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS)

A simple score, validated in Indian populations, for the risk of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

✓ Reviewed by Dr. Poonam Sekhon Chahal · 24 May 2026

How this is calculated

Points for age, waist circumference, family history and physical activity, summed 0–100. A score of 60 or more is high risk.

Sources

  1. Mohan V, Deepa R, Deepa M, Somannavar S, Datta M. A simplified Indian Diabetes Risk Score for screening for undiagnosed diabetic subjects. J Assoc Physicians India 2005.
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