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Big Butt? Big Advantage Against Diabetes

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Got a little extra junk in the trunk? It may actually protect you from diabetes, a new study shows.

A type of fat that accumulates around the hips and buttocks called subcutaneous fat helps to improve sensitivity to the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar, a study from Harvard researchers found.

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