Diabetes and Sarcopenia.
10.4093/jkd.2017.18.4.239
- Author:
Dong Hyun KIM
1
;
Tae Yang YU
Author Information
1. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. yutaeyang@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Diabetes mellitus;
Sarcopenia
- MeSH:
Aging;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Diagnosis;
Epidemiology;
Sarcopenia*
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2017;18(4):239-247
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
