Leg fat may shield against diabetes, especially in women

NCT ID NCT07261800

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at 542 adults to see if having more fat in the legs is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers used body scans and statistical models to check if belly fat plays a role in this connection. They also compared results between men and women to understand sex-based differences in fat distribution and diabetes risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University

    Jinan, China

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