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<blockquote data-quote="Tophat1900" data-source="post: 1369671" data-attributes="member: 362123"><p>I think that is mostly true for a lot of t2 diabetic people, but certainly not all. We didn't all get here the same way. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>IMO, bmi isn't worth the paper it is printed on. Bodyfat % is a far better measurement to go by for health. BMI doesn't give you anything worth looking at, does not take into account bodyfat%, distribution, age, genetics etc, or any of the measurements that are a true measurement of ones health and risks. Although it is more convenient for health care systems because all you have to do is stand on a scale and get your height measured... it's quick. Doing a body fat measurement, even just a 3 point check takes longer. Patient has to open shirt etc which the points are measured and should be remeasured several times to ensure accuracy. I think the US adopted the BMI and everyone else just followed suit. Just like the dietary guidelines. Which are horrible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tophat1900, post: 1369671, member: 362123"] I think that is mostly true for a lot of t2 diabetic people, but certainly not all. We didn't all get here the same way. IMO, bmi isn't worth the paper it is printed on. Bodyfat % is a far better measurement to go by for health. BMI doesn't give you anything worth looking at, does not take into account bodyfat%, distribution, age, genetics etc, or any of the measurements that are a true measurement of ones health and risks. Although it is more convenient for health care systems because all you have to do is stand on a scale and get your height measured... it's quick. Doing a body fat measurement, even just a 3 point check takes longer. Patient has to open shirt etc which the points are measured and should be remeasured several times to ensure accuracy. I think the US adopted the BMI and everyone else just followed suit. Just like the dietary guidelines. Which are horrible. [/QUOTE]
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