Diabetes

Waist size can be an indication of your likelihood of suffering from Type 2 diabetes, although there are other factors that should be considered.

·tWomen – more than 80cms indicates a risk of Type 2 diabetes

·tMen – more than 94cms is an indication of risk

·tSouth Asian men – more than 89cms inches is an indication of risk

To asses your risk, visit Diabetes Australia.