Question 1

i am 16 yrs old.i am 148 cm tall and weigh 53 kg.i would like to reduce my waist circumference and weight.can u please suggest a suitable diet to help me?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Your diet should consist of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. No sugar or carbonated drinks. Excercise for one hour per day. No snacks between your meals. It might three months to see response.

Question 2

does belly binding post birth have any benefits, like reducing waist circumference. are there risks are associated with it that may outweigh benefits?

Accepted Answer

No benefit: Although it is a common practice, there is in fact no benefit to belly binding. Abdominal muscles are not taught to contract and resume normal function and it can lead to organ compression and abdominal discomfort.

Question 3

i'm 153cm tall, i weigh 59 kg and my waist circumference is about 69cm. am i overweight? i walk every day and sometimes do some light weight lifting

Accepted Answer

Your BMI is 25.4: at about 60 inches and 130 pounds.  Ideal BMI is 19-25.

Question 4

what waist size puts someone old at risk for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

45" is official answ: A new vital sign when the cdc finally recognized overwt and the epidemic of obesity as a stand alone medical condition of high risk for future chronic dz is now waist measurement.  For men, waist size>45"&women 40" puts you at risk for chronic dz.Excess fat causes an inflammatory state.Chronic inflammation=chronic disease.See a physician specializing in aggressive, safe lifestyle changes for health.

Question 5

what is my likelihood of diabetes? waist of over 90cm for many years but no other symptoms. getting tested soon what want to know what to expect?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It's also your brain's main source of fuel.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/basics/definition/con-20033091

Question 6

my mom is 50yrs old she has diabetes type 1, but lately she has been complaining about her entire back hurting and her waist. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Type 1 diabetes puts people at risk for infections and nerve pain.  Your mom could have a kidney infection,  shingles (which would cause pain on only one side of her back or waist), or something unrelated to her diabetes-- back or disc problems for example.  It's important for her to see a doctor for a physical exam and evaluation, especially because of her diabetes.

Question 7

my husband is 36 with type 1 diabetes and he's got a large belly (big waist line)are there any complications than may or can occur?

Accepted Answer

Large abdomen: An enlarged abdomen makes one more prone to cardiac problems and heart attack.

Question 8

severe edema from waist down, worsening daily, caused by proteinuria (+2), does not respond to diuretics, no hbp, no diabetes, kideny,heart ok.cause?

Accepted Answer

IVC occlusion: Whoa. +2 proteinuria does not cause massive edema of your lower body. I suspect you have occlusion of your inferior vena cava by a thrombus perhaps propagated from a renal vein, or occlusion by somthing, perhaps tumor in or around it. Get with a consultant physician who's a good communicator.

Question 9

why i have such a small belly?  i'm 39 wks pregnant and my waist circumference is 80cm, i asked my doc but he says baby is fine, but dont tell me why

Accepted Answer

Fetal growth: Your provider is telling you that the fetus is fine most likely because the measurements are increasing in appropriate increments. The perception of "bigness" varies from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy. As long as your provider has been following the growth of your fetus and seems fine with it, then, I would be reassured.

Question 10

good evening, i need help to improve my below results:
based on your screening results your waist circumference of 98.0 cm, your body mass index (bmi) of 33 and your total cholesterol of 6.80 mmol/l were recorded out of range. ?

Accepted Answer

More info needed...: Knowing your height and weight would result in a more meaningful answer, but with a BMI of 33, you could benefit your overall health by losing some weight. A healthy low caloric diet and plenty of sweat producing exercise should help you achieve your goals.

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I am 16 yrs old.i am 148 cm tall and weigh 53 kg.i would like to reduce my waist circumference and weight.can u please suggest a suitable diet to help me?

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Does belly binding post birth have any benefits, like reducing waist circumference. are there risks are associated with it that may outweigh benefits?

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I'm 153cm tall, i weigh 59 kg and my waist circumference is about 69cm. am i overweight? i walk every day and sometimes do some light weight lifting

A member asked:

What waist size puts someone old at risk for diabetes?

A member asked:

What is my likelihood of diabetes? waist of over 90cm for many years but no other symptoms. getting tested soon what want to know what to expect?

A member asked:

My mom is 50yrs old she has diabetes type 1, but lately she has been complaining about her entire back hurting and her waist. what can it be?

A member asked:

My husband is 36 with type 1 diabetes and he's got a large belly (big waist line)are there any complications than may or can occur?

A member asked:

Severe edema from waist down, worsening daily, caused by proteinuria (+2), does not respond to diuretics, no hbp, no diabetes, kideny,heart ok.cause?

A member asked:

Why i have such a small belly? i'm 39 wks pregnant and my waist circumference is 80cm, i asked my doc but he says baby is fine, but dont tell me why

A member asked:

Good evening, i need help to improve my below results: based on your screening results your waist circumference of 98.0 cm, your body mass index (bmi) of 33 and your total cholesterol of 6.80 mmol/l were recorded out of range. ?

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