Adiposity is inversely associated with strength in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

To explore the association between adiposity, muscle strength and physical performance in community-dwelling older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. We showed that adiposity, assessed as either body fat percentage derived from dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry or waist circumference, was inversely associated with muscle strength. Due to the potential bidirectional relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia, the assessment of...