SECA - Identifying Risk Factors For Diabetes

Obesity is emerging as one of the most critical health issues facing the medical world. As a contributing factor to cardiometabolic risk, obesity poses an increased threat for coronary heart disease, stroke, and type II diabetes. In fact, approximately 80% to 90% of people with type II diabetes are overweight or obese. As a major contributor to increased risks of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure - CVD is the leading cause of death among people with diabetes.

There is a clear – cut relationship between diabetes and weight management. Monitoring your BMI (body max index) is used as a screening tool that may predict the development of a number of obesity-related diseases, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. SECA stresses the importance in identifying diabetes risk factors and supports clinicians by providing an extensive overview of a patient’s health status in comparing their measurements to statistical norms.

SECA provides clinicians a comprehensive overview of a patient’s health status and provides the tools necessary to address the best form of treatment. One of these key tools is the SECA 284- a wireless measuring station that weighs and measures in a single step. The high-capacity scale integrated in a stable glass platform is equipped with a heel positioner and sold headpiece with the integrated SECA Frankfurt Line – for precise head positioning. Its two displays show a direct read-out of height on the headpiece and the other, a three-line multi-function touch display, shows weight, height and the automatically calculated BMI. On top of all that, the scale shows the slightest weight changes with its fine 50-gram graduation and transmits all measurements via the SECA 360° wireless.