The combined effect of diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia on depression and cognitive function: insights from the CHARLS cohort, 2011-2020.

Yanli ChenJinni LiaoYanhong ZengHuixin MaChahua JiangShuzhen YuXiaoxia WangQi Zhong

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2024)

DM and sarcopenia additively increase the risk of moderate-to-severe depression and cognitive impairment, highlighting the importance of vigilant monitoring and management of these conditions to preserve mental health in middle-aged and elderly individuals.

Keyphrases

mental health
cognitive impairment
community dwelling
depressive symptoms
skeletal muscle
sleep quality
glycemic control
early onset
high intensity
type diabetes
mental illness
physical activity
adipose tissue
drug induced