I just found this online tool from the Obesity Network that assesses the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Dr Utkarsh Kulkarni, a physician and researcher in the UK invented the tool.
I have no idea of it's accuracy, but since I love me some numbers, percentages, and spreadsheets, I decided to give it a try with my pre-surgery stats and then using my current stats.
I have no idea of it's accuracy, but since I love me some numbers, percentages, and spreadsheets, I decided to give it a try with my pre-surgery stats and then using my current stats.
After plugging in my old stats, I learned that I used to have a 1 in 3 chance of getting Type 2 Diabetes within 10 years.
Wow.
I knew that I was unhealthy, but had no idea that I was THAT unhealthy. And at age 29!
In comparison, using my current stats, I have a 1 in 25 chance of getting Type 2 Diabetes.
Now I just gotta work on keeping my stats like that.
...and so the journey continues.
WOW, what a difference! It's things like that which really confirm your new lifestyle and show just how great it is and how far you have come! :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive numbers. My Mom had diabetes and it runs in my family. I for sure do not want to have it. It does so much damage to your body.
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