Physical performance and cognitive functioning among individuals with diabetes: Findings from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study Baseline Survey.
Meng ZhangTingting LiuChangwei LiJing WangDongmei WuPublished in: Journal of advanced nursing (2018)
Since grip strength was the most important factor associated with several domains of cognitive functioning, strategies that improve grip strength in patients with diabetes are prudent. Early interventions to increase levels of physical activity may be important to improve both grip strength and cognitive functioning in this growing population with diabetes.