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As muscle mass decreases, the risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes rises.
Addressing muscle mass in obesity management could improve health outcomes.
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Our research suggests that as muscle mass decreases, the risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes rises.
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Obesity and Muscle
Dionne Sizoo · 2024
DOI 10.33612/diss.992833908
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