The scale score SD indicates how far away scale scores are from the scale score mean. About 68 percent of the scores will be within plus or minus one standard deviation from the mean. About 95 percent of the scores will be within plus or minus two standard deviations from the mean.
The term visceral obesity defines excessive fat accumulation around the organs within the abdominal cavity. The terms central or abdominal obesity, or belly fat, describe fat accumulation in the upper part of the body and donât differentiate between visceral or subcutaneous fat accumulation. Usually, belly fat is a combination of both.
There are numerous theories as to the exact cause and mechanism in Type 2 Diabetes. Central obesity is known to predispose individuals for insulin resistance. Abdominal fat is especially active hormonally, secreting a group of hormones called adipokines that may possibly impair glucose tolerance.