Table 1.
Included variables of the four validated risk assessments
| Cambridge Risk Score | FINDRISC | Leicester Risk Assessment | QDiabetes® | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Sex | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Body mass index | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Waist circumference | – | Y | Y | – |
| Ethnicity | – | – | Y | Y |
| Family history of diabetes | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Smoking status | Y | – | – | Y |
| Antihypertensive medication | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Current steroid treatment | Y | – | – | Y |
| Social deprivation | – | – | – | Y |
| Physical activity levels | – | Y | – | – |
| Fruit and vegetable intake | – | Y | – | – |
| History of high blood glucose | – | Y | – | – |
Variables entered into each of the four validated risk assessments. Y denotes variable entered into risk assessment.