How important is belly fat to increase the risk of diabetes?


How important is belly fat to increase the risk of diabetes? 

 Who doesn't want a flat stomach? As soon as you look in the mirror, you start thinking about how you can cut this way. Be warned that belly fat isn't ugly, it's more dangerous than you think. Belly fat is a definite risk factor for type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

Are there two types of fat storage? Subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat is fat stored under the skin, while visceral fat is stored around internal organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines.

Is this bad? Storing visceral fat is dangerous because of the number of health risks associated with it. It affects hormonal function. Causes organ swelling. It leads to insulin resistance. It leads to glucose intolerance and types 2 diabetes.

1:Subcutaneous Fats
2:Visceral Fats

What are the main health risks? Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, breast disease, Alzheimer's.

How to find visceral fat? Waist size: Men tend to store more fat in the abdomen, while women tend to store more fat in the hips and thighs. But, measuring your waist usually gives a better idea of ​​your risk than BMI (body mass index).

 Our body stores about 10% of total fat in the form of visceral fat. Thus, waist measurement gives us a good idea of ​​our risk. A waistline greater than 35 inches (88 cm) for women and 40 inches (102 cm) for men is defined as high risk.

MRI scan: An MRI scan is a reliable way to visualize tumors, but it is not a cheap procedure and is not recommended as a tool for diabetes risk assessment.

Why does the body store visceral fat? According to research, the main factor is stress. Stress is known to increase cortisol levels, which is related to visceral fat accumulation. In many people, high levels of mental stress contribute to overeating.

Stress hormones help deal with stress, but cause excess calories to be stored as visceral fat in the abdominal cavity instead of being stored as subcutaneous fat throughout the body. This mechanism is associated with increased visceral fat accumulation and, in turn, the risk of chronic disease.

What can I do to reduce my risk? Resistance training (lifting weights) targets fat better than cardio. Cardio is important. So, try to make them work.

 Foods that contain a lot of fiber. Cut out processed food. Take care of yourself and not stress. Take a day off for meditation and relaxation. 


Location: Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

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