Belly fat may explain why leg fat lowers diabetes risk

NCT ID NCT07261800

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at 542 adults to see if having more leg fat lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, and whether belly fat plays a role. Researchers used body scans and statistical models to understand these links separately for men and women. The goal is to better understand how where we store fat affects metabolic health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University

    Jinan, China

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