The tape tells the tale....

"Use Tape Measure to Track Diabetes -Experts
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Identifying who is at risk of diabetes and
a number of other health concerns may be as simple as measuring waist
size, according to a new report.
U.S. researchers found that people who had relatively large waists and
an excess of fats in their blood were more likely to also have
diabetes or appear to be at risk of diabetes or other conditions, such
as high cholesterol. "

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