By Tracy Kelly
It worries me that only a third of people in the UK know that having a
large waist increases their chances of getting type 2 diabetes. But just how
many of us actually know what a ‘large waist’ even means?
Well, it’s 31in (80cm) for women and over 37in (94cm) for men – and,
believe me, that isn’t actually that big.
I couldn’t remember what my waist measurement was so I decided to
practise what I preach and, after a lot of searching round the house, finally
found my tape measure. Not many people know how to accurately measure their
waist. But it’s really not that difficult. Just find the bottom rib and your
hip - your waist is in middle of these two points. Take the measurement (at this point) when you
breathe out and your stomach is relaxed. Be honest with yourself, which means
not pulling the tape measure too tight in an attempt to shave off a few
centimetres!
Measuring my waist was actually quick and easy and now I know what my waist
size actually is. I challenge you to do the same.
Why, you may ask. Because if you don’t know something is a problem, you
can’t do anything about it. If your waist is large, you can significantly
reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some types
of cancer by losing weight and making simple lifestyle changes. Go on, find the
tape measure lurking at the back of your drawers and give it a go.
Other things that increase your risk of type 2 diabetes include being
over 40 years old; being from a South Asian or black ethnic background; having
a strong family history (brother, sister or parent) with diabetes, having
polycystic ovaries, gestational diabetes or having given birth to a baby over
10lb.
Of course, if you already have type 2 diabetes, getting to grips with
your weight could really help you when it comes to managing the condition and
keeping you healthy in the future, too.
HFG expert Tracy is
a clinical advisor for Diabetes UK.
To find out if
you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, visit Diabetes UK.
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