Leg fat may shield against diabetes, belly fat the culprit
NCT ID NCT07261800
First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at 542 adults to see if having more fat in the legs lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, and whether belly fat explains that link. Researchers used body scans and statistical models to understand how fat distribution affects diabetes risk differently for men and women. The goal is to better understand why where fat sits on the body matters for metabolic health.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University
Jinan, China
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