Low muscle mass is associated with carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes

Volume: 305, Pages: 19 - 25
Published: Jul 1, 2020
Abstract
Background and aims Sarcopenia leads to metabolic and vascular abnormalities. However, little is known regarding the independent relationship between skeletal muscle mass and atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to evaluate the association between skeletal muscle mass and carotid atherosclerosis in men and women with T2DM. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a total of 8202 patients with T2DM were...
Paper Details
Title
Low muscle mass is associated with carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes
Published Date
Jul 1, 2020
Volume
305
Pages
19 - 25
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