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Fat on chest and upper back increases risk of insulin resistance

08-17-2007 · EurekAlert!

Upper trunk fat -- deposits of fat on the chest and back -- is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance, a condition that is a precursor of type 2 diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.

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