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This research aims to explore the relationship between fat accumulation, free fatty acids, and glucose intolerance in older adults.

March 2, 2026Juntendo Medical Journal0 citationsOpen Access

Fat Accumulation and Elevated Free Fatty Acid Are Associated With Age-Related Glucose Intolerance: Bunkyo Health Study

HNHitoshi NaitoOmron (Japan)HKHIDEYOSHI KAGAJuntendo University YSYUKI SOMEYAJuntendo University

Key Points

This research aims to explore the relationship between fat accumulation, free fatty acids, and glucose intolerance in older adults.
Conducted a health study focused on elderly populations
Analyzed levels of fat accumulation and free fatty acids
Assessed the impact on insulin sensitivity and secretion
Identified a strong association between fat accumulation and glucose intolerance
Elevated free fatty acids correlated with decreased insulin sensitivity
Findings suggest ongoing deterioration in insulin dynamics after age 65

Abstract

Context Older adults have a high prevalence of new-onset diabetes, often attributed to age- related decreases in insulin sensitivity and secretion. It remains unclear whether both insulin sensitivity and secretion continue to deteriorate after age 65.

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