Interscapular fat is associated with impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance independent of visceral fat mass.
Andreas VosselerJürgen MachannLouise FritscheKatsiaryna PrystupaChristian KüblerHans-Ulrich HäringAndreas L BirkenfeldNorbert StefanAndreas PeterAndreas FritscheRobert WagnerMartin HeniPublished in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2022)
In conclusion, interscapular fat might be a highly specific fat compartment with a potential impact on glucose metabolism and the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus.