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Importance of physical evaluation using skeletal muscle mass index and body fat percentage to prevent sarcopenia in elderly Jap

Endocrinology
Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
Fukuoka et al.
Used Parameters : BW, BMI, SMI, PBF, BMC
Publication Year : 2018
Country : Japan
Journal : Journal of Diabetes Investigation
Abstract Aims/Introduction To investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia, its related factors and indicators of physical evaluation in elderly diabetes patients. Materials and Methods This was a cross‐sectional observation study. A total of 267 diabetes patients (159 men, 108 women) aged> 65 years were recruited in the present study. Skeletal muscle mass index, grip strength and usual gait speed were measured to diagnose sarcopenia according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. Body composition was measured using bioelectrical …
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