Obesity is a big contributor to Type 2 diabetes, but Asian-Americans may need to pile on fewer excess pounds to develop the disease than other groups do, according to new guidelines from the American Diabetes Association . The ADA has now lowered the body-mass index — a standard measurement of weight versus height — at which Asian-Americans should be screened for Type 2 diabetes.
Asians need Type 2 diabetes screening at lower body weight
by Research Team | Dec 24, 2014 | Health News | 0 comments