Research by Tesco and Diabetes UK revealed that four in 10 adults have never considered their risk. "Through our partnership with Diabetes UK, we’re encouraging people to use the free Know Your Risk tool to better understand their risk of type 2 diabetes." Douglas Twenefour, head of clinical at Diabetes UK, said: "Taking small steps can make a big difference. "Diabetes UK’s free, online Know Your Risk tool can help you understand your risk in just a few minutes, and offers advice on how to reduce it if needed." Nearly half (48 per cent) of adults who were asked said they were unaware that they could check their type 2 diabetes risk online or had not heard of the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk Tool.