How Is Body Composition Associated With Insulin Resistance?

How Is Body Composition Associated With Insulin Resistance? (1:12)

Insulin resistance is related to abdominal obesity. In this video, Endocrinologist John Merendino, MD, explains how belly fat can be a predictor for diabetes and heart disease.

Jack Merendino, MD

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About Jack Merendino, MD

John J. "Jack" Merendino, MD, is a Sharecare Advisory Board Member and a board-certified endocrinologist in Bethesda, MD. He is co-author of the New York Times bestseller, The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes.

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