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Do both -- scale and tape measure, especially if you are dealing with pre-diabetes. Unfortunately, there is nothing inherently accurate about tape measures vs. scales. It's easy to measure oneself in the wrong place and so to fool oneself into believing in better or worse results. Doing both allows one to cross-check…

The most accurate (and most durable) will be what are known as 'balance scales.' They are either the same as or very similar to the ones found in most doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals. You will never have to buy another scale -- but you may not have the room for one of these, or the budget. If you want to learn…