Are any illnesses linked to high body fat or high visceral fat?

High visceral fat is associated with an increased risk and incidence of obesity related diseases

High levels of total body fat can have substantial impact on obesity related diseases such as –

• type 2 diabetes
• high blood pressure
• heart disease and strokes
• certain types of cancer
• sleep apnea
• osteoarthritis
• fatty liver disease
• kidney disease
• pregnancy problems, such as high blood sugar during pregnancy, high blood pressure, and increased risk for caesarean delivery (C-section)

High visceral fat is associated with an increased risk and incidence of obesity related diseases include type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and inflammatory conditions due to an increase in pro-inflammatory mediators within the body leading to adverse health outcomes and higher mortality.  Visceral fat is generally recommended to account for approximately 10-20% total fat in men and 5-8% in women.