Visceral Body Fat MRI

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shaneo

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Hey, just wondering if anyone has ever asked their doctor for an MRI to evaluate visceral body fat percentage?
I know my GP will probably refuse, but I'd be very interested in finding out, being a 60kg type 2 diabetic with no genetic history at all. It might provide some closure as to how a skinny 20 year could develop diabetes, and would provide a good platform in terms of deciding which exercise routine would suit, ie focusing less on muscle-building and more initially on visceral fat burning.

I'd be expecting to see some of the lower mri's in this image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOFI#m..._in_men_with_the_same_waist_circumference.jpg
 
AndBreathe

AndBreathe

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I reversed my Type 2
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The costs for an MRI scan in 2013/14 were (Private Patient prices in an NHS hospital):

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At those rates, a single area scan would pay for my testing (let's calculate that on 100 strips a month at a discounted £6 for 50) for 38 months - over 3 years. Two equates to 46 months, three areas, 61 months and four areas, 75 months or over 6 years. The NHS can't afford to pay for my test strips.

At those costs, I'd be astonished if you were granted your wish.
 
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