Type 2 Diabetes is commonly diagnosed in middle-aged or older adults. But, it can also affect kids and teens if they are obese. When it comes to gender, men are twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes as compared to women. As per studies, the common reason behind it is the difference in the distribution of fat in the body.

Some research suggests that it is because men accumulate more fat in the mid-section (visceral fat), they are more prone to develop this condition. Women on the other hand tend to store fat mostly in the leg and hip region, which is known as subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat is more harmful to health and is metabolically active than subcutaneous fat. That’s what increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other metabolic conditions in men. This also implies that even if women are obese they are metabolically healthier than men. So, even if men and women have the same body mass index (BMI), men are more likely to get diabetes as compared to women. Other factors that make men more likely to get diabetes include alcohol consumption and smoking habits.

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