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Fat on chest and upper back increases risk of insulin resistance (EurekAlert!)

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Fat on chest and upper back increases risk of insulin resistance (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 (SFVAMC).

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