articleThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismJul 21, 2011Closed access

Relative Muscle Mass Is Inversely Associated with Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes. Findings from The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

University of California, Los Angeles

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Abstract

Objective

The aim was to determine whether increases in muscle mass at average and above average levels are associated with improved glucose regulation.

Design

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III data.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Prediabetes
  • Medicine
  • Insulin resistance
  • National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
  • Internal medicine
  • Bioelectrical impedance analysis
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Type 2 diabetes
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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