Advances in technology and the use of computer, mobile phones, and diagnostic equipment such as glucose meters provide people with diabetes tools to manage and monitor diabetes.  The following tools are provided to assist you in managing your diabetes; however any adjustments to your diabetes management program should be supervised by your health care provider. The authors, publishers, sponsors and editors of this website cannot assume responsibility for any actions taken based on information contained herein.  

BMI

Body Mass Index ("BMI") is a tool for indicating weight status in adults It is a measure of weight for height.  The BMI ranges are based on the effect body weight has on disease and death.  As BMI increases, the risk for some disease increases. Some common conditions related to overweight and obesity include:

  • Diabetes

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • High blood pressure

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Some cancers


BMI is only one of many factors used to predict risk for disease. BMI cannot be used to tell a person if he/she has a disease such as diabetes or cancer. It is important to remember that weight is only one factor that is related to disease.
 

 
 
 
  • Enter your weight and height using Standard or Metric measures
  • Click on "BMI" Button

Standard Calculation

 
Height:   feet  
and        inch(es)
Weight: pounds  
           
   
Your BMI:
  		BMI Weight Status

Below 18.5

Underweight

18.5 24.9

Normal

25.0 29.9

Overweight

30.0 and Above

Obese

Metric Calculation

 
Height:  Meters 
Weight: kilograms 
          
   
Your BMI:
BMI Weight Status

Below 18.5

Underweight

18.5 24.9

Normal

25.0 29.9

Overweight

30.0 and Above

Obese