You may look slim , but your body could be silently storing a dangerous amount of internal fat. In India , a growing number of seemingly healthy, low-BMI individuals are developing type 2 diabetes years earlier than Western populations. This is due to the “thin-fat phenotype” —a body type where fat accumulates around the liver, pancreas, and abdominal organs, creating insulin resistance even in people who appear lean. Genetics, early-life undernutrition , and rapid lifestyle changes are key drivers of this phenotype.
For example, babies born underweight may develop more visceral fat as they grow, predisposing them to diabetes and metabolic disorders in adulthood. The alarming part: traditional measures like BMI often underestimate risk, leaving many unaware until complications arise. Doctors now emphasize waist circumference, body composition assessments, and early screening as crucial…
