Nutrition & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Sarcopenia,
characterized
by
progressive
and
generalized
loss
of
skeletal
muscle
(SkM)
mass,
strength,
physical
performance,
is
a
prevalent
complication
in
type
2
diabetes
(T2D).
Nitric
oxide
(NO),
multifunctional
gasotransmitter
involved
whole-body
glucose
insulin
homeostasis,
plays
key
roles
normal
SkM
physiology
function.
Here,
we
highlight
the
role
NO
mass
maintenance
its
potential
contribution
to
development
T2D-related
sarcopenia.
Physiologic
level,
primarily
produced
sarcolemmal
neuronal
nitric
synthase
(nNOSμ
isoform),
protein
synthesis
fibers
mass.
The
observed
effect
nNOSμ
on
muscle-type
specific
sex-dependent.
Impaired
homeostasis
[due
diminished
nNOSμ-NO
availability
excessive
production
through
inducible
NOS
(iNOS)
response
atrophic
stimuli,
e.g.,
inflammatory
cytokines]
occurred
during
progression
T2D,
may
cause
Theoretically,
restoration
nNOS
overexpression,
supplying
substrates
(e.g.,
L-arginine
L-citrulline),
phosphodiesterase
(PDE)
inhibition,
supplementation
with
donors
inorganic
nitrate)
be
therapeutic
approaches
preserve
prevents
sarcopenia
T2D.
Obesity Pillars,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100121 - 100121
Published: July 25, 2024
Obesity
and
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
are
increasingly
common
in
the
United
States
worldwide.
Because
both
conditions
associated
with
serious
health
consequences,
weight
reduction
is
recommended
by
professional
medical
nutrition
societies
to
improve
outcomes.
Due
striking
efficacy
of
glucagon-like
peptide
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs)
dual
mechanism
glucose-dependent
insulinotropic
polypeptide/glucagon-like
(GIP/GLP-1RAs)
for
glycemic
control,
there
increased
utilization
patients
obesity
and/or
T2DM.
Yet,
impact
these
medications
on
dietary
intake
less
understood.
This
narrative
literature
review
summarizes
clinical
studies
quantifying
characterizing
people
T2DM
using
GLP-1
or
GIP/GLP-1
RAs.
Though
data
from
reveal
that
total
caloric
was
reduced
16–39
%,
few
evaluated
actual
composition
diet.
Further
research
needed
understand
unique
nutritional
needs
adults
GIP/GLP-1RAs
support
development
guidelines
individuals.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 499 - 499
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
A
wide
range
of
factors
contribute
to
the
overlap
hyperglycemia—acute
or
chronic—and
sarcopenia,
as
well
their
associated
adverse
consequences,
which
can
lead
impaired
physical
function,
reduced
quality
life,
and
increased
mortality
risk.
These
include
malnutrition
(both
overnutrition
undernutrition)
low
levels
activity.
Hyperglycemia
sarcopenia
are
interconnected
through
a
vicious
cycle
events
that
mutually
reinforce
worsen
each
other.
To
explore
this
association,
our
review
compiles
evidence
on:
(i)
impact
hyperglycemia
on
motor
muscle
with
focus
mechanisms
underlying
biochemical
changes
in
muscles
individuals
at
risk
diabetes
sarcopenia;
(ii)
importance
clinical
assessment
control
under
hyperglycemic
conditions;
(iii)
potential
benefits
medical
nutrition
therapy
activity
muscle-targeted
treatments
for
population.
Based
reviewed
evidence,
we
conclude
regular
intake
key
functional
nutrients,
together
structured
supervised
resistance
and/or
aerobic
activity,
help
maintain
euglycemia
improve
status
all
patients
sarcopenia.
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
People
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
have
a
2–3-time
higher
risk
of
developing
sarcopenia,
musculoskeletal
disease
marked
by
progressive
loss
skeletal
muscle
mass
and
strength,
compared
to
people
without
T2D.
This
narrative
review
examines
the
effectiveness
lifestyle
interventions
in
enhancing
strength
T2D,
emphasizing
their
growing
importance
advancements
obesity
treatments.
PubMed
Google
Scholar
were
utilized
identify
most
relevant
published
studies
based
on
authors'
knowledge.
The
maintenance
T2D
is
becoming
more
prominent
due
advent
weight
therapies
such
as
low-energy
diets,
bariatric
surgery
pharmacotherapies.
Although
be
commended,
large
proportion
(20–50%)
comes
from
lean
mass,
indicative
mass.
There
are
currently
no
pharmacotherapies
increase,
or
mitigate
of,
strategies
this
arena.
Resistance
exercise
effective
method
increase
but
there
some
evidence
an
anabolic
resistance.
Aerobic
increased
dietary
protein
intake
may
result
small
increases
resistance
these
stimuli.
Exercise
supplementation
can
aid
retention
individuals
further
research
needed
explore
benefits
patients
undergoing
concomitant
pharmaceutical
surgical
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2025
Abstract
Obesity
and
type-2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
are
interrelated
metabolic
disorders
primarily
driven
by
overnutrition
physical
inactivity,
which
oftentimes
entails
a
transition
from
obesity
to
T2DM.
Compromised
musculoskeletal
health
consistently
emerges
as
common
hallmark
in
the
progression
of
these
disorders.
Skeletal
muscle
atrophy
dysfunction
can
further
impair
whole-body
metabolism
reduce
exercise
capacity,
thus
instigating
vicious
cycle
that
deteriorates
underlying
conditions.
However,
myocellular
repercussions
disturbances
remain
be
completely
clarified.
Insulin
signaling
not
only
facilitates
skeletal
glucose
uptake
but
also
plays
central
role
anabolism
mainly
due
suppression
catabolic
pathways
facilitating
an
anabolic
response
nutrient
feeding.
Chronic
may
trigger
different
mechanisms
proposed
contribute
insulin
resistance
aggravate
dysfunction.
These
include
inactivation
components
through
sustained
activation
stress-related
pathways,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
shift
glycolytic
fibers,
hyperglycemia.
In
present
review,
we
aim
delve
on
mechanisms,
providing
overview
processes
involved
under
chronic
overnutrition,
their
contribution
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 25, 2025
Computed
tomography
(CT)
imaging
is
a
useful
tool
for
assessing
skeletal
muscle
mass
and
quality.
The
present
study
aimed
to
determine
age-
sex-specific
reference
values
CT-based
markers
in
healthy
population,
correlate
them
with
serum
creatinine
24-h
urinary
excretion
(24h-UCE).
Skeletal
index
(SMI)
-
marker
of
mass/quantity
radiation
attenuation
(SMRA)
intermuscular
adipose
tissue
(IMATI)
quality/myosteatosis
were
determined
using
deep-learning-based
method
from
axial
CT
images
at
the
level
3rd
lumbar
vertebra
living
kidney
donors
assessed
between
01/2005
05/2023.
Age-
by
5th
percentile,
correlation
was
tested
Pearson
coefficient.
scans
394
individuals
included.
mean
age
53
years
(SD
12),
BMI
25.2
kg/m2
3.9),
130
patients
(33%)
male.
low
males
43.7
cm2/m2
(20-39
years),
44.9
(40-59
39.7
(≥60
years).
In
females,
corresponding
33.8
34.8
31.2
SMI
showed
moderate
(r
=
0.452,
p
<
0.001)
but
weak
24h-UCE
0.188,
0.003).
Correlations
all
SMRA
(creatinine:
r
0.220,
0.001;
24h-UCE:
0.177,
0.006)
IMATI
-0.101,
0.054;
24h-UCE,
-0.108,
0.093).
reported
here
could
be
used
clinical
practice
future
studies
identify
risk
decline.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(5), P. e0323905 - e0323905
Published: May 15, 2025
Background
The
cardiometabolic
index
(CMI),
initially
devised
as
a
diagnostic
tool
for
diabetes
mellitus,
has
evolved
into
composite
biomarker
evaluating
metabolic
syndrome
and
cardiovascular
disease
risk.
In
order
to
shed
light
on
any
possible
interactions
between
sarcopenia
CMI,
this
study
will
look
at
the
relationship
two.
Methods
results
Data
from
2011–2018
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
were
analyzed
investigate
link
CMI.
Among
3,185
eligible
participants,
weighted
prevalence
of
was
7.84%.
A
significant
positive
association
emerged
CMI
risk,
with
each
unit
increase
in
linked
12%
greater
risk
fully
adjusted
model
(OR:
1.12;
95%
CI:
1.01–1.26).
Moreover,
dose-response
relationships
evident
across
tertiles
(
P
trend
<
0.05).
Subgroup
analyses
interaction
tests
indicated
that
correlation
differs
significantly
subgroups
defined
by
education
level,
sedentary
time
CVD
status
(all
Conclusions
Our
findings
demonstrate
robust
elevated
levels
increased
suggesting
CMI’s
potential
utility
clinical
surveillance.
To
confirm
these
causality,
more
research
is
required.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 11, 2024
We
aimed
to
explore
the
relationship
between
remote
resistance
exercise
programs
delivered
via
a
smartphone
application
and
skeletal
muscle
mass
among
elderly
patients
with
type
2
diabetes,
utilizing
real-world
data.