Prediabetes Risk Test: Free Online Assessment

By Web Admin
Medical Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Table of Contents
  1. What This Risk Test Measures
  2. Why the CDC’s 7-Question Test?
  3. What Your Score Means
  4. What to Do Next
  5. When to Skip the Quiz and Just Get Tested
  6. The Bottom Line

Prediabetes Risk Assessment

Based on the CDC's Prediabetes Risk Test. Answer 7 quick questions to see your risk level. This is not a diagnosis — a blood test from your doctor is the only way to know for sure.

1. How old are you?
2. Are you a man or woman?
3. If you are a woman, have you ever been diagnosed with gestational diabetes?
4. Do you have a mother, father, sister, or brother with diabetes?
5. Have you ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
6. Are you physically active?
7. What is your weight category? (Based on BMI)

This is an educational risk estimator based on the CDC's publicly available Prediabetes Risk Test. It is not a medical diagnosis. Consult your doctor for an A1C blood test if your score is 5 or higher.

What This Risk Test Measures

This assessment uses the same 7 questions as the CDC’s Prediabetes Risk Test from the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Your score reflects your statistical likelihood of having prediabetes or being at risk for type 2 diabetes. It’s a screening tool, not a diagnosis — a simple A1C blood test at your doctor’s office is the only way to confirm prediabetes.

Why the CDC’s 7-Question Test?

The CDC developed this test based on large population studies showing that these specific factors — age, sex, family history, gestational diabetes history, blood pressure, physical activity, and weight — are the strongest predictors of prediabetes risk in adults. It’s been validated across multiple studies and is used by public health programs nationwide to identify high-risk individuals.

What Your Score Means

0–2 (Low Risk): Your immediate risk is lower. Continue healthy habits and get routine checkups. Retake this test annually or anytime your health changes.

3–4 (Moderate Risk): You have some risk factors. Talk to your doctor about baseline A1C testing, especially if you’re over 35.

5+ (High Risk): You likely have multiple risk factors. Ask your doctor for an A1C blood test soon — the CDC estimates about 1 in 3 high-risk adults has prediabetes and doesn’t know it.

What to Do Next

Regardless of your score, prediabetes is both preventable and reversible. The Diabetes Prevention Program study showed that modest lifestyle changes — 5-7% weight loss and 150 minutes of weekly exercise — reduced diabetes risk by 58% in high-risk adults. Our guides on the prediabetes diet and exercise for prediabetes walk you through exactly where to start.

When to Skip the Quiz and Just Get Tested

If you have any of these factors, go directly to your doctor for an A1C test regardless of your quiz score:

  • Increased thirst and frequent urination
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Blurred vision or slow-healing cuts
  • Dark velvety patches on skin (acanthosis nigricans)
  • A previous A1C in the 5.7–6.4% range

The Bottom Line

A score of 5 or higher on this test means it’s time to ask your doctor for an A1C blood test. A score below 5 doesn’t guarantee you’re free of risk — but it does suggest lower immediate concern. Either way, the lifestyle fundamentals (balanced diet, regular exercise, healthy sleep, stress management) protect against both prediabetes and many other chronic diseases.

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