Body fat stores in the _____ region of the body pose a greater risk for type 2 diabetes than do _____

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Abdominal fat stores, also known as visceral fat, have been linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes because they release fatty acids and hormones that can affect insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. Lower body fat stores, such as those in the thighs, are less metabolically active and do not pose the same risk.

Body Fat Stores in the _____ Region of the Body