Cause- The person DOES produce insulin, but their liver and muscle cells have become resistant to it
Control- Most people can control their Blood glucose concentration by eating foods that contain less sugar, exercising and using medication if needed
How do you calculate BMI?
Weight (kg) / height (m) squared
How do you calculate waist to hip ratio?
Waist measurement (cm) / Hip measurement (cm)
Describe the correlation between BMI and type 2 diabetes
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases as BMI increases. This is because the more excess weight you have, the more resistant your muscle and tissue cells become to insulin.
