Systemic arteriosclerosis and eating behavior in Japanese type 2 diabetic patients with visceral fat accumulation

• DOI: 10.1186/s12933-015-0174-7
• Publication Date: 2015-01-15T15:22:54Z
• Authors: Shiro Fukuda; Ayumu Hirata; Hitoshi Nishizawa; Hirofumi Nagao; Susumu Kashine; Takekazu Kimura; Kana Inoue; Yuya Fujishima; Masaya Yamaoka; Junji Kozawa; Tetsuhiro Kitamura; Tetsuyuki Yasuda; Norikazu Maeda; Akihisa Imagawa; Tohru Funahashi; Iichiro Shimomura
• Keywords: Arteriosclerosis; Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

Visceral fat accumulation is a major etiological factor in the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis. We described previously visceral multiple cardiovascular risk factors considerable number Japanese non-obese subjects (BMI <25 kg/m2). Here, we investigated differences systemic arteriosclerosis, serum adiponectin concentration, eating behavior diabetic patients with without accumulation. The study were 75 (age: 64.8 ± 11.5 years, mean SD). represented an estimated area 100 cm2 using bioelectrical impedance analysis method. Subjects divided into two groups; (n = 53) 22) Systemic arteriosclerosis was scored for four arteries by ultrasonography. Eating assessed based on Guideline Obesity questionnaire issued Japan Society Study Obesity. (+) group showed significantly higher vascular scores lower levels than (−) group. With respect to items, values total score many sub-scores patients. Type 1) 2) low levels, 3) behavior, compared those Taken together, findings highlight importance evaluating Furthermore, might need undergo more intensive screening consider modifying their behaviors.