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A Healthy BMI for Diabetics

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation that is based on your height and weight to

determine if you are underweight, an ideal weight, overweight, or obese. The test is an

indication of the total body fat that you are carrying around. The number ranges are

fairly accurate but there are some circumstances when the calculations may not be 100%

true. As these results are purely based on numbers, you should take the number you are

given and discuss other contributing factors with your doctor (such as muscle weight or

body type considerations).

A BMI of 30 or over is considered obese. The higher end of the scale for overweight

people (25 – 29.9) and people that fall into the obese category are at an increased risk for

developing type 2 diabetes. Other danger indicators are waist circumferences. If you are

a man and your waist measures 40 inches or more and if you are a woman and your waist

measures 35 inches or more, there is an increased abdominal fat risk factor for diabetes

and other diseases.

Maintaining a healthy BMI is all about being at a weight that is right for your height and

body type. Both of these goals will bring many more benefits than just better controlled

blood glucose levels. You will also have increased energy, can reduce the amount of

insulin you are on, and give yourself a longer life expectancy.

Reduce your total body fat to bring your BMI into a healthy range (18.5-24.9). Consult

your doctor and get advice on how to meet your goals. And if you are just starting an

exercise routine, get the okay from your doctor first. You do not want to overtax yourself

at the beginning and your doctor may have some restrictions for you to ensure you do not

suffer from injury or hypoglycemia.


A Healthy BMI for Diabetics

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