Pear-shaped women less likely to develop diabetes, new research claims
Published 13 Oct 2015
Women with a “pear-shaped” body are less likely to develop diabetes , according to new research.
A pear shape refers to a woman with larger hips and previous studies have shown that women with larger “fat-carrying” hips are “significantly less likely” to develop diabetes than women with smaller hips.
And it is all thanks to a maternally-inherited genetic variant, located near the KLF14 gene, which causes fat-storing cells to function differently and ultimately affects women’s hip circumference.
The study shows that women with larger hips predominantly have this gene variant.
Researchers have also discovered that a person’s expression of KLF14 and the resulting effects on fat tissue are determined by the version of the gene inherited from his or her mother.
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We all have our natural body type , and by right nourishment , we can be healthy , be it a pear , apple or banana shape .
The key is the right balance of carbohydrates , protein , fats , ( macro nutriments ) along with vitamins and minerals (micro nutrients )
As everyone is different , these factors need to be appraised by the individual .
None the less . It's balance that counts .
ian59
Interesting article @GildaT - now when the GP starts on about my weight, I can say I am protecting myself from Diabetes :)
