Though nobody in his family has diabetes, Abel's physician told him that he does. She attributes his diabetes to obesity and explains that people who are overweight often have higher levels of ________________, the hormone that helps convert glucose into fat.

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Insulin is the hormone responsible for helping convert glucose into fat, and its levels can be higher in people who are overweight, contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes.

Though Nobody in His Family Has Diabetes, Abel's Physician Told