Relative handgrip strength is inversely associated with the presence of type 2 diabetes in overweight elderly women with varying nutritional status

ConclusionRHGS is an easy-to-obtain measure of muscular strength, independently associated with the presence of diabetes in overweight active elderly women. Prospective studies are required to assess its predictive value to identify adults at risk of developing diabetes.
Source: Acta Diabetologica - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research