I read this news and, as a person who lives with diabetes, I couldn't help but stop and think about how much we continue to learn... even about things that we almost took for "done."

For years we have been told about BMI as if it were the absolute reference.And many of us have experienced it in consultation: “your BMI is fine” or “it is high”, without that really reflecting how we are inside.Muscle, fat, age, sex... all of that influences, and is not always taken into account.

That is why I find it very interesting that the CUN-BAE has been developed and validated by the Clínica Universidad de Navarra, a formula that better estimates the percentage of body fat and that, according to studies, helps predict risks as relevant as prediabetes, fatty liver or even depression.


Why does this matter especially if we have diabetes (or are at risk for it)?


Because many of us already know that:

  • Not everything is explained by weight.
  • You can be “not obese” and still have an elevated metabolic risk.
  • Inflammation, body fat, and emotional health are much more connected than it seems.


That a tool like this allows metabolic problems to be detected earlier can make a difference.Not to label ourselves more, but to act sooner, adjust habits, prevent complications and have more realistic conversations with health professionals.

Furthermore, I think it is key to recognize something that many of us feel:

[[ERROR-TRANS]]👉 la diabetes no va solo de glucosa, también va de bienestar emocional, de cómo nos sentimos con nuestro cuerpo y de cómo nos cuidamos a largo plazo.


One more step towards a more human vision of health

That this tool is available to professionals around the world is good news.It means more options, more precision and, hopefully, fewer simplifications that sometimes make us feel misunderstood.

And as we always say around here: shared information makes more sense when it becomes a conversation.If anyone has had similar experiences with BMI, fatty liver, or how these factors influence your mood, it would be great to read.

We continue learning together.Because taking care of your health is also about sharing knowledge and not walking alone.