Assessing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk: A Screening Approach for Overweight and Obesity Using the CANRISK Questionnaire

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among individuals with a body mass index (BMI) higher than the normal range.Methods: This cross-sectional study used a convenience sampling technique.Data were collected using the Canadian Diabetes Risk (CANRISK) questionnaire.Results: Among 121 respondents, 76 (62.8%) had a high-risk factor, 11 (9.1%) had a lowrisk factor, and 34 (28.1%) had a medium-risk factor for developing T2DM within the next ten years.Differential analysis indicated significant associations between CANRISK total scores and age (p=0.001),gender (p=0.006), and education level (p=0.002).However, no significant differences were observed based on physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, history of high blood glucose, or family history of diabetes.Conclusion: Individuals with higher CANRISK scores have an increased likelihood of developing T2DM within ten years.The CANRISK questionnaire is an effective screening tool for identifying at-risk individuals, particularly those with elevated BMI.