Research
Metabolic adaptation
Higher HbA1c was associated with worse physical function.
Monitoring and managing HbA1c levels may be important for maintaining physical function in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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After adjustment for age, sex, race, education, smoking status, alcohol intake, knee pain, physical fitness, body mass index, diabetes mellitus medication and statin use, ancillary year visit, and study arm and site, higher HbA1c was associated with worse physical but not cognitive function.
Why this rating
Based on the prospective cohort study design.
Source
Effects of Longitudinal Glucose Exposure on Cognitive and Physical Function: Results from the Action for Health in Diabetes Movement and Memory Study
Kristen M. Beavers et al. · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2016
cohort · n=879Cited 19×
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