Beneficial Effects of Subcutaneous Fat Transplantation on Metabolism

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Subcutaneous (SC) and visceral (VIS) obesity are associated with different risks of diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. And from this study, it suggests that SC fat is intrinsically different from VIS fat and produces substances that can act systemically to improve glucose metabolism.

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New blood test might offer early warning of deep belly fat

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Measuring levels of a chemical found in blood offers the best indicator yet of the amount of fat surrounding abdominal organs, according to a new study of lean and obese individuals reported in the July issue of Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press. The buildup of such "visceral fat" is of particular health concern as it has been linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease risk.

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