Longitudinal association of type 2 diabetes and insulin therapy with muscle parameters in the KORA-Age study

ConclusionsParticipants with T2D showed an accelerated decline in muscle mass compared to non-diabetic participants. Insulin therapy was associated with preserved muscle mass, but not muscle function parameters, indicating a discrepancy between muscle mass and function in this high-risk population.

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Source: Acta Diabetologica - April 3, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research