31.5

IF YOUR WAIST MEASURES MORE THAN 31.5IN, IT COULD INCREASE YOUR RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES.

your risk also goes up if you’re over 40, have ever had high blood pressure, and have a family member with type 2 diabetes. “measure your waist at the midway point between your lowest rib and your hip bone. this is likely to be level with your tummy button,” says says diabetes uk senior clinical Advisor, libby dowling.