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Introduction: Diabetes has emerged as one of the major health challenges of recent decades, placing a significant economic burden on societies worldwide. Early identification of individuals at risk is crucial for effective disease prevention and control. In this context, the present study aims to assess the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among adults in Malayer County, using the Finnish Diabetes Risk Scale (FINDRISC) questionnaire.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2012 on 333 individuals (184 women and 149 men) aged 18 years and older in Malayer County. The research tool utilized was the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) questionnaire, comprising eight items: age, BMI, waist circumference, history of antihypertensive drug treatment, history of high blood sugar, family history of diabetes, daily fruit or vegetable consumption, and daily physical activity. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 software at a significance level of 0.05.
Results: The study identified 105 participants (31.5%) as being at risk for developing type II diabetes. The results revealed statistically significant relationships between several factors—age, BMI, waist circumference, history of antihypertensive drug treatment, history of high blood sugar, family history of diabetes, daily physical activity, and daily fruit or vegetable consumption—and the risk of type II diabetes
(P < 0.05). However, no statistically significant relationships were found between gender or level of education and the risk of developing the disease (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate a significant relationship between individual factors and the risk of developing type II diabetes. Addressing medical factors such as a history of antihypertensive drug treatment, family history of diabetes, and high blood sugar, as well as controlling modifiable factors like BMI through lifestyle changes, can play a critical role in reducing the incidence of type II diabetes within the community.

Keywords: Type II Diabetes, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC).

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