The Claim
In adults with type 2 diabetes, higher body fat mass, particularly visceral fat area, is associated with greater glucose variability (higher standard deviation) and reduced time in glucose target range.
What the research says
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In adults with type 2 diabetes, higher amounts of visceral fat are linked to more fluctuation in blood glucose levels and less time spent within the normal glucose range.
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In adults with type 2 diabetes, higher body fat mass, particularly visceral fat area, is associated with greater glucose variability (higher standard deviation) and reduced time in glucose target range, suggesting adiposity contributes to glycemic instability independent of average glucose levels.
Excess fat around the organs signals the pancreas to release too much glucagon and not enough insulin after meals. This causes the liver to pump out more glucose than needed, while the body cannot absorb glucose properly. The result is sharp spikes and drops in blood sugar, leading to wild fluctuations and less time spent in a healthy range.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: 77-OR: Time in Range Is Associated with Glucagon/C-Peptide Index Ratio in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
In people with type 2 diabetes, more belly fat is linked to wilder blood sugar swings and less time spent in a healthy range, even if their average blood sugar is similar to others.
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