Role of Muscle Mass and Muscle Quality in the Association Between Diabetes and Gait Speed

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Authors

Stefano Volpato · University of Ferrara

Lara Bianchi · University of Ferrara

Fulvio Lauretani · University of Parma

Fabrizio Lauretani · Agenzia Regionale di Sanità della Toscana

Stefania Bandinelli · Azienda Sanitaria di Firenze

Jack M. Guralnik · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Giovanni Zuliani

Abstract

In older persons, diabetes is associated with reduced muscle strength and worse muscle quality. These impairments are important contributors of walking limitations related to diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Nutrition and Health in Aging Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 35, Issue 8, pp. 1672-1679

DOI: 10.2337/dc11-2202

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