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Can insulin resistance cause my facial fat distribution to be odd? my face(cheeks) are chubby and fat. but body is normal weight.
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Yes: So insulin and sugars vary with male hormone levels are well. One problem can make the other worse. And yes weight gain is also common but that is not always the case.
Answered 3/6/2017
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No: This is not a sign of insulin resistance.
Answered 3/7/2017
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