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Abstract #1525

Is There a Predictive Role for MRI Assessed Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in Identification of Risk Group for Diabetes?

Rama Jayasundar1, Somenath Ghatak1, Ankur Poddar2, Ariachery Ammini3, Ashok Kumar Mukhopadhyaya4

1Department of NMR, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; 2Department of Biotechnology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; 3Department of Endocrinology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; 4Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India


The aim is to evaluate Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT) in abdomen and thigh (full and mid-thigh) using MRI and correlate them with diabetic risk factors such as insulin sensitivity and lipid profile. The study carried out in 25 male volunteers showed significant positive correlation between the following: SAT (abdomen and mid-thigh) and insulin resistance, SAT (abdomen and thigh) and cholesterol. Given that diabetes is a major public health issue worldwide and there is growing emphasis on prevention and identifying risk factors, MRI assessed SAT can have a predictive role in identifying risk group for diabetes.