Relationship between Regional Body Fat Distribution and Diabetes Mellitus: 2008 to 2010 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys.

Soo In ChoiDawn ChungJung Soo LimMi Young LeeJang Yel ShinChoon Hee ChungJi Hye Huh

Published in: Diabetes & metabolism journal (2016)

The relationship between fat mass and the prevalence of DM is different according to regional body fat distribution. Higher leg fat mass was associated with a lower risk of DM in Korean populations. Maintaining leg fat mass may be important in preventing impaired glucose tolerance.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
fatty acid
glycemic control
risk factors
physical activity
metabolic syndrome