Diabetes

Fat accumulating around the hips may actually do some good to your health, as the latest research showed that it may protect against diabetes.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston discovered that subcutaneous fat in the hips and thighs areas may contribute to reduction of insulin levels and improvement of insulin sensitivity, which is important for regulation of blood sugar.

According to the latest research, those people who suffer from diabetes are at danger of developing serious foot problems including amputation. During a study conducted at Ninewells Hospital Medical School in Dundee, Scotland, 100 patients aged 24 to 89 took part in foot-size examination to reveal their foot problems. All the patients had to undergo feet examination in a sitting and standing positions.