Diabetes and your waist measurement

You might be wondering what waist measurement has to do with your risk of type 2 diabetes. Or what a healthy waist size is. Well, on this page we will explain why it is so important. Our video with Rohit and Usha will show you how to measure your waist properly.  If you find that your waist size is too large, we also have lots of information on how you can reduce it.
Waist measurement is a simple and effective way of finding out whether you’re at risk of type 2 diabetes. Here's how to do it and what it means.

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