This is seen at any given level of BMI and has been associated with higher plasma insulin levels, increased insulin resistance, and a higher prevalence of T2DM.58 A study comparing 12 South Asians and 12 Caucasians matched for age and BMI noted that, compared with Caucasians, South Asians had significantly greater total abdominal and visceral fat.33 These results are similar to a previous study comparing South Asian and Caucasian men. This evidence concerns the gene INS and Insulin resistance.