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Excess body fat, particularly if stored around the abdomen, can increase the body’s resistance to the hormone insulin, say experts. And being overweight increases the chances of developing type 2 diabetes by seven fold. If you’re tipping the scales, lose seven to 10 per cent of your current weight to lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half.