The importance and predictive value of BMI and waist circumference in the development of type 2 diabetes.

M-T Van der Merwe

The importance and predictive value of BMI and waist circumference in the development of type 2 diabetes.

M-T Van der Merwe Professor in Endocrinology, Senior Consultant Physician Endocrinologist. University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, Department of Medicine. Division of Endocrinology, Johannesburg Hospital, Parktown, 2193.

Author Biography

M-T Van der Merwe, Professor in Endocrinology, Senior Consultant Physician Endocrinologist. University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, Department of Medicine. Division of Endocrinology, Johannesburg Hospital, Parktown, 2193.

MBBCh, FCP, PhD.

Published

2004-07-01

Issue

Vol 46, No 6 - July 2004

Section

Review Articles

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