Background: This study aimed to evaluate the sarcopenic index (SI) in individuals with type 2 diabetes and assess its associations with various factors including age, diabetes duration, sex, NT-proBNP, and FIB-4 score.
Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included patients with type 2 diabetes who attended the Diabetes Clinic between September 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024. The sarcopenic index was calculated using the creatinine-to-cystatin C ratio, and participants were categorized into three groups based on their SI values. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine relationships between SI and age, diabetes duration, HbA1c, eGFR, NT-proBNP, and FIB-4 score.
Results: The study included 839 patients with type 2 diabetes (54% female). The median age was 63.0 years (IQR: 14.0), and the median diabetes duration was found 10.0 years in females (IQR: 12) and 10.0 years in males (IQR: 10.0) (p = 0.009). The mean sarcopenic index was 0.8 ± 0.1 in males and 0.7 ± 0.1 in females (p < 0.001). SI showed a significant negative correlation with age and diabetes duration (p < 0.001). A negative correlation between NT-proBNP and SI was also observed.
Conclusion: The sarcopenic index was generally low in individuals with type 2 diabetes and was associated with age, diabetes duration, gender, and NT-proBNP levels. The probability of lower SI association with increased risk of sarcopenia and overall morbidity and mortality risk, highlights the need for early interventions, particularly in older individuals with a longer history of diabetes.
Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
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Konular | Aile Hekimliği |
Bölüm | Araştırma Makalesi |
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Erken Görünüm Tarihi | 26 Şubat 2025 |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 1 Mart 2025 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 20 Şubat 2025 |
Kabul Tarihi | 22 Şubat 2025 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2025 Cilt: 3 Sayı: 1 |