Sarcopenia is independently associated with diabetic foot disease
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the association of sarcopenia and diabetic foot disease (DFD) in a cross-sectional study. Body composition was assessed using dual-energy X-ray-absorptiometry (DXA) among 1105 patients with type 2 diabetes (120 patients with newly diagnosed DFD [DFD duration less than 3 months]). Severity of DFD was assessed, referring to foot ulcers, Wagner grade and the percentage of amputation. Skeletal muscle index...
Paper Details
Title
Sarcopenia is independently associated with diabetic foot disease
Published Date
Aug 21, 2017
Journal
Volume
7
Issue
1
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