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Visceral fat accumulation around the organs can lead to insulin resistance and serious health problems, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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The text explains that visceral fat blocks insulin receptors, leading to insulin resistance, and can cause a range of health problems, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This assertion highlights the specific health risks associated with belly fat, particularly the role of visceral fat in metabolic health.

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The context of this assertion is the discussion of the health implications of belly fat.

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Metabolic Doctor Reveals Hidden Dangers of Being Skinny Fat

“the visceral fat that's accumulating around the organs is blocking the insulin receptors so our pancreas makes insulin and insulin's job is to tell our cells to take up blood sugar but the visceral fat is just blocking those receptors and that's causing the pancreas to pour out more insulin and so that's what we call insulin resistance”