Your Body Mass Index
In addition to waist measurement, overall obesity increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat and a simple way to check if extra pounds have turned into a health risk.
The two-minute diabetes risk test will calculate your BMI using either imperial (inches/feet) or metric (meters/kilograms) height and weight measurements.
The results of your BMI:
The BMI "at risk" range for type 2 diabetes:
If you are Caucasian, Aboriginal or African descent:
25 or over
If you are Asian, South Asian or Hispanic descent:
22 or over
See your health care provider if you’re at risk.
Find out more about diabetes or how to delay or prevent diabetes.
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Disclaimer: Your health care provider knows you, your health history and the kinds of changes you can make to improve your health. This website is not intended to replace advice from your health provider.
