Hyperglycemia Is Associated with Impaired Muscle Quality in Older Men with Diabetes: The Korean Longitudinal Study on Health and Aging.
Ji Won YoonYong Chan HaKyoung Min KimJae Hoon MoonSung Hee ChoiSoo LimYoung Joo ParkJae Young LimKi Woong KimKyong Soo ParkHak Chul JangPublished in: Diabetes & metabolism journal (2016)
Poor glycemic control in these older patients with diabetes was associated with significant risk of decreased muscle quality and performance status. Glycemic control with an HbA1c of <8.5% might be needed to reduce the risk of adverse skeletal and functional outcomes in this population.