CANRISK Questionnaire

By Dr. Costa / July 4, 2026

Diabetes screening

Canadian Diabetes Risk Assessment Questionnaire (CANRISK)

Screens for undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus and prediabetes using the CANRISK point system.

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Use in adults: the original questionnaire was intended for adults aged 40–74 years. This calculator assigns 0 age points below 45 years but flags use outside the intended age range.

1 Demographics and body measurements

Age, years

Enter age from 18 to 74 years.

Sex (as scored by original CANRISK)

The original tool assigns points using these two categories.

Female0 points Male6 points

BMI, kg/m²

Use the current calculated body mass index.

Waist circumference at the belly button

Measure after breathing out. Select sex above to view the scoring thresholds.

2 Lifestyle

Physical activity

Do you usually do activity such as brisk walking for at least 30 minutes each day?

Yes0 points No1 point

Vegetable or fruit intake

How often do you eat vegetables or fruits?

Every day0 points Not every day2 points

3 Medical and pregnancy history

High blood pressure

History of high blood pressure or prescription for high blood pressure.

Yes4 points No or don’t know0 points

High blood sugar

History of high blood sugar from a blood test, illness, or pregnancy.

Yes14 points No or don’t know0 points

History of giving birth to a large baby

Have you ever given birth to a baby weighing 9 pounds (4.1 kg) or more?

Yes1 point No, don’t know, or not applicable0 points

4 Family history, ethnicity, and education

Family history of diabetes

Select all categories that apply. Each category scores 2 points. Siblings and children are counted once each. Maximum score: 8 points.

Mother2 points Father2 points Brother(s) or sister(s)2 points Child or children2 points No, don’t know, or only other blood relatives0 points

Ethnic group of biological parents

Select one group for each parent. Only the higher score is used.

Mother Father

Highest education level completed

Select one.

Some high school or less5 points High school diploma1 point Some college or university0 points University or college degree0 points

0 points

CANRISK result

Risk category

CANRISK is a screening questionnaire and does not diagnose diabetes or prediabetes. Interpret the result alongside clinical assessment and diagnostic testing when indicated.

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