Could poor glycaemic control be a predictor of walking speed decline in older adults? Evidence from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.
Mariane M LuizRoberta de O MáximoDayane C de OliveiraPaula C RamírezAline F de SouzaMaicon L B DelinocenteNatália Cochar-SoaresAndrew SteptoeCesar de OliveiraTiago da Silva AlexandrePublished in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2024)
Poor glycaemic control is a discriminator of walking speed decline in older adults, regardless of previous mobility conditions. It may serve as an early screening tool for those at risk of decreased functional performance later in life.
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