J Korean Diabetes.  2017 Dec;18(4):239-247. 10.4093/jkd.2017.18.4.239.

Diabetes and Sarcopenia

• Kim DH
• Yu TY

• KMID: 2411422
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2017.18.4.239

Abstract

Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging. Although the etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of sarcopenia are obscure, sarcopenia has been suggested to play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of frailty and functional impairment in diabetes. The aim of this article was to provide an overview of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology, and clinical implications of sarcopenia and the relationship between diabetes and sarcopenia.

Keyword

Aged; Diabetes mellitus; Sarcopenia

MeSH Terms

Aging
Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Sarcopenia*

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