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...