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Prediabetes Risk Factors

Based on the recently published study that showed only about 12% of those who were pre-diabetic realized it, it’s time to provide you with a list of risk factors for prediabetes. Let’s get right to it.

Weight
The higher your Body Mass Index, the greater your risk. You can check out your BMI in the Health Info section of drchet.com.

Waist Circumference
The larger your waist, the greater the risk. Men should be less than 40 inches and women less than 35 inches . . .

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