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Are you overweight or obese? Use BMI as gauge
By edwinseow | May 15, 2008
One of the first thing to gauge if your weight has put you at risk of Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes is to calculate your Body Mass Index or BMI in short. BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It applies to both sexes.
The formula is:
Generally, the BMI categories are
| Category | Normal Weight | Overweight | Obese |
| BMI Values | 18.5~24.5 | 25.0~29.9 | 30.0 or higher |
Alternatively, calculate your BMI here.
Topics: Diabetes Overview, Others |