Glucose Levels as a Mediator of the Detrimental Effect of Abdominal Obesity on Relative Handgrip Strength in Older Adults

Glucose Levels as a Mediator of the Detrimental Effect of Abdominal Obesity on Relative Handgrip Strength in Older Adults

Excess central adiposity accelerates the decline of muscle strength in older people. Additionally, hyperglycemia, independent of associated comorbidities, is related to the loss of muscle mass and strength, and contributes to functional impairment in older adults. We studied the mediation effect of...

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Main Authors: Miguel Ángel Pérez-Sousa, Jesús del Pozo-Cruz, Carlos A. Cano-Gutiérrez, Atilio J. Ferrebuz, Carolina Sandoval-Cuellar, Mikel Izquierdo, Paula A. Hernández-Quiñonez, Robinson Ramírez-Vélez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
fat mass
obesity
muscle strength
physical function
diabetes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/8/2323

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