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Obesity, as reflected by body mass index, is an important determinant of
Type 2 diabetes. However, waist-hip ratio (WHR), another parameter for
obesity reflecting the distribution of fat deposition, is even more
important. Both the distribution and extent of obesity influence the risk
of developing diabetes. This study from Gothenburg, Sweden shows the
percent of men who developed diabetes over a 13.5 year period according to
their waist-hip ratio and BMI at the begining of the period. the men with
similar BMI but with greater waist-hip ratios i.e.a more central
distribution of fat, have higher risk for Type 2 diabetes. |
