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Central body obesity (excess fat above the hips) is a stronger risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes than fat stored in the hips and thighs.
Where you carry your weight matters for diabetes risk. If you carry excess fat around your midsection (central obesity), your risk for type 2 diabetes is higher than if you carry it in your hips and thighs.
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Where you carry your excess fat may determine whether you get type 2 diabetes: extra fat above the hips (central body obesity) is riskier than fat in the hips and thighs for developing type 2 diabetes.
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Stated as a fact by the American Diabetes Association in their complete guide.
Source
Diabetes
David M. Nathan · JAMA · 2015
DOI 10.1001/jama.2015.9536
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