Research
Metabolic adaptation
Elderly adults have lower glucose tolerance compared to young adults.
This finding highlights the importance of monitoring glucose levels in elderly populations for better health management.
ModerateSupportsmedium confidence
This was accompanied by... lower glucose tolerance (P = 0.07).
Why this rating
The study design is cross-sectional.
Source
Ectopic Lipid Accumulation and Reduced Glucose Tolerance in Elderly Adults Are Accompanied by Altered Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Activity
Darcy L. Johannsen et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2011
cross-sectional · n=29Cited 106×
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