MBS Primary Care Items

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation

The Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation (MBS Items 713) was released on 1 July 2008 as part of the 'COAG - reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes' initiative to address the significant growth in type 2 diabetes in Australia.

This MBS item enables GPs to review patients aged 40 to 49 years (inclusive) who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and instigate early interventions to assist in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

• Fact sheet
• Question and answers
• Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) (PDF 261 KB)
• Explanatory Note for AUSDRISK Tool (PDF 150 KB)
• Lifestyle Modification Program Brochure (PDF 259 KB)
• GP Referral Form (PDF 135 KB)

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