Fat cells reach their limit and trigger changes linked to type 2 diabetes

Monday, November 8, 2010 - 09:30 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have found that the fat cells and tissues of morbidly obese people and animals can reach a limit in their ability to store fat appropriately. Beyond this limit several biological processes conspire to prevent further expansion of fat tissue and in the process may trigger other health problems.

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