How is my body mass index (BMI) related to my risk of diabetes?
How is my body mass index (BMI) related to my risk of diabetes?
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of obesity; though it's often used to determine diabetes risk, it could be a misleading indicator. Watch endocrinologist Reza Yavari, MD, explain why BMI should only be one factor when looking at diabetes risk.
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