Muscle tissue is responsible for handling nearly 70–80% of glucose disposal in the body. This means the same carbohydrates can trigger higher blood sugar spikes after 30, accelerating fat storage around the waist. “This combination strongly favours storage of deep abdominal fat,” Dr Sethi explained. This fat, known as visceral fat, accumulates faster than the fat just under the skin. Unlike subcutaneous fat, visceral fat surrounds internal organs and is closely linked to insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes.

Source: Mint December 23, 2025 08:05 UTC