Sarcopenia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Luciana M Pechmann Thaísa Hoffmann Jonasson V S Canossa H TrierweilerG KisielewiczRicardo Rasmussen Petterle Carolina Aguiar Moreira Victoria Zeghbi Cochenski Borba

Published in: International journal of endocrinology (2020)

Patients with T2DM presenting with albuminuria, osteoporosis, and increased %TF were more likely to have sarcopenia. This finding emphasizes the need for patients with T2DM to be evaluated for sarcopenia to allow for early implementation of measures to prevent or treat this disorder.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
community dwelling
healthcare
primary care
postmenopausal women
case report
quality improvement
insulin resistance