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BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio: diabetes mellitus type 2

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition volume 64, page 1377 (2010)Cite this article

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I read the recent publication by Qiao and Nyamdorj (2009) with great interest. According to this meta-analysis, Qiao and Nyamdorj (2009) concluded that ‘either BMI or WC (WHR) predicted or was associated with type II diabetes independently, regardless of the controversial findings on which of these obesity indicators is better.’ It seems that any of the three parameters can be used. However, the selection of parameter still needs further consideration. The error in measurement should be mentioned (Sica, 2006). It is accepted that any measurement has its error, and hence a parameter that results from fewer steps might be more favorable. Hence, the author suggests the use of waist circumference, which involves only a single measurement.

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Wiwanitkit, V. BMI, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio: diabetes mellitus type 2. Eur J Clin Nutr 64, 1377 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2010.119

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