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Non-Diabetic Obesity

Meaning

Non-diabetic obesity describes the clinical condition of excessive body fat accumulation in individuals who maintain normal glucose tolerance and do not exhibit the diagnostic criteria for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This phenotype, often referred to as metabolically healthy obesity, suggests that while the patient carries excess weight, their underlying insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function remain relatively preserved. However, this status is not static, and longitudinal monitoring is necessary to track potential metabolic deterioration over time.