Is excess fat infiltration in leg skeletal muscles associated with impaired muscle strength and physical function in individuals with obesity, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy?
Excess fat infiltration in leg skeletal muscles correlates with reduced muscle performance and physical function in patients with obesity, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy.
The data indicate that excess fat infiltration in leg skeletal muscles is associated with low calf muscle strength, low calf muscle power, and impaired physical function in individuals who are obese with DM and PN.
Hilton et al. (2008) studied this question.
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