Association between Muscle Mass and Body Mass Index in Elderly Diabetic Patients Attending Tertiary Care Center in Bangalore, India

Background: Sarcopenia is a disorder causing age-related loss of muscle mass. Its multifaceted nature has been linked to an increased risk of disability and mortality. Equally, obesity is a well-known risk factor for a host of disorders. A combination of sarcopenia and obesity in elderly diabetics c...

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Main Authors: Sowbarnika Palanisami (Author), Vasudha Kulkarni (Author)
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Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 2016-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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