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Bookmark or Share- Tool: BMI and waist circumference calculator - Mayo ClinicBody mass index (BMI) uses weight and height to estimate body fat. A high BMI and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease.
- Does Ozempic help with prediabetes? - Mayo Clinic PressThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these medicines for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, you may wonder: What if you have elevated blood sugar — also called prediabetes — but don’t have type 2 diabetes or obesity? Could these medicines also make sense for you?
- Obesity - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicThe goal of obesity treatment is to reach and stay at a healthy weight. This improves overall health and lowers the risk of developing complications related to obesity.
- Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicPeople with obesity are more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems, including: Heart disease and strokes. Obesity makes you more likely to have high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels, which are risk factors for heart disease and strokes. Type 2 diabetes.
- Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks - Mayo ClinicKnow how obesity can affect your pregnancy. Learn about possible complications and specialized care you might need.
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