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Association of glycemic coefficient of variation with reduced appendicular skeletal muscle mass index among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross‑sectional study

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 02 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

A cross-sectional study found greater CGM-derived glycemic CV associated with reduced ASMI.

Association of glycemic coefficient of variation with reduced appendicular skeletal muscle mass index among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross‑sectional study
Key Takeaways
  • Higher glycemic CV was associated with reduced ASMI.
  • Study included hospitalized adults with T2DM on insulin pumps.
  • The cross-sectional design means causality has not been established.
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