Tool could offer practical screening method for prediabetic muscle strength

Researchers examined the utility of a handgrip strength measure incorporating body mass index in assessing functional impairment in patients with prediabetes.

In a cross-sectional study published in Cureus, the researchers used the absolute and relative handgrip strength measures to test functional muscle impairment and analyze the prevalence of probable sarcopenia in 149 participants aged 30 to 60 years with prediabetes.

The researchers identified probable sarcopenia in about 8% of the study participants. Among those with low handgrip strength, the relative measure was determined to be lower. The relative handgrip strength measure also demonstrated excellent discriminatory ability and high specificity.

Because of the positive findings, the researchers highlighted the potential of the relative handgrip strength measure to help predict and manage sarcopenia early in patients with prediabetes.

Read more: Cureus

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