Handgrip strength and risks of diabetic vascular complications: Evidence from Guangzhou Diabetic Eye Study and UK cohorts.

Pingting ZhongShaopeng YangRiqian LiuZiyu ZhuYongjie ZhangWeijing Cheng Mingguang He

Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2024)

Reduced HGS is significantly associated with a higher risk of diabetic complications and accelerated microvascular damage. HGS could serve as a practical indicator of vascular health in patients with pre-diabetes and diabetes.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
wound healing
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
public health
risk factors
mental health
human health
oxidative stress
insulin resistance
risk assessment
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
climate change
weight loss