Assessment of the sensitivity and specificity of Indian Diabetes Risk Score

Abstract

Background: Many patients with diabetes can be cured at the primary care level by efficiently applying routine modifications after recognition of an under-risk population. The present study was conducted to assess the sensitivity and specificity of the Indian Diabetes Risk Score. 
Materials and Methods: 230 subjects of both genders were studied. IDRS and its parameters are comprised of two modifiable (waist circumference, physical activity) and two non-modifiable risk factors (age, family history) for diabetes. The Indian diabetic risk score >60 was found to be highly sensitive and specific for predicting diabetes.