Use a flexible tape measure and keep it snug ... getting type 2 diabetes because having less fat around your waist helps your body use insulin better, explains the expert. Also, it keeps your ...

People should be careful not to pull the tape measure too tight and remember to record the waist measurement before ... BMI is a calculation of a person’s body fat based on their height and ...

Find the top of your hip bone and the bottom of your ribcage, then measure around the part of your waist in between. Make sure the tape is snug but not tight, and keep it level around your body.