The primary aim was to describe characteristics of men identified at high-risk for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using the Australian diabetes risk assessment (AUSDRISK) tool. Secondary aims were to determine the prevalence of pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome in these men.Men (n=209) completed the AUSDRISK tool, with 165 identified as high-risk for T2DM (score ≥12, maximum 38). Demographic, anthropometric, physiological and behavioural outcomes were assessed for 101 men. Comparisons (one-way ANOVA) among three AUSDRISK score groups (12–15, 16–19, ≥20) were performed (significance level, P<0.05).Common risk factors (percentages) among high-risk men were waist circumference (>90cm; 93%), age (>44 years; 79%), physical activity level (<150minwk −1 ; 59%), family history of diabetes (39%) and previously high blood glucose levels (32%). Men with AUSDRISK scores ≥20 had higher (mean±SD) HbA 1C (6.0±0.4% [42±4.4mmol.mol −1 ], P<0.001), FPG (5.3±0.6mmol.L −1 , P=0.001) and waist circumference (113.2±9.8cm, P=0.026) than men with scores of 12–15. Mean FPG for the sample was 5.0±0.6mmol.L −1 , whereas mean HbA 1C was 5.8±0.5% [40±5.5mmol.mol −1 ]. Pre-diabetes prevalence was 70% and metabolic syndrome prevalence was 62%.The AUSDRISK tool identified men who were mostly older than 44, and had large waist circumferences and elevated HbA 1C . These findings provide evidence supporting the usefulness of the AUSDRISK screening tool for T2DM screening in clinical and research settings.