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Association between muscle mass and diabetes prevalence independent of body fat distribution in adults under 50 years old

Medicine and Health

Association between muscle mass and diabetes prevalence independent of body fat distribution in adults under 50 years old

M. S. Haines, A. Leong, et al.

This study by Melanie S. Haines and colleagues explores a surprising link between muscle mass and diabetes prevalence in young men. Highlighting findings from the NHANES data, they reveal that lower skeletal muscle mass is tied to higher diabetes odds, independent of body fat. Could low muscle be a key player in metabolic risk for type 2 diabetes? Find out more!

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Abstract
This study investigated the association between muscle mass and diabetes prevalence, independent of body fat distribution, in adults aged 20-49. Using data from the 2005-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), researchers found a significant association between lower skeletal muscle mass and higher odds of diabetes in men, even after adjusting for body fat distribution. This association was not statistically significant in women. The study suggests that low muscle mass may be a causal factor or a marker of increased metabolic risk for type 2 diabetes in young men.
Publisher
Nutrition and Diabetes
Published On
May 28, 2022
Authors
Melanie S. Haines, Aaron Leong, Bianca C. Porneala, James B. Meigs, Karen K. Miller
Tags
muscle mass
diabetes prevalence
body fat distribution
skeletal muscle
metabolic risk
young men

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