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Diabetes linked to weaker grip in cirrhosis transplant patients
Original: In 119 cirrhotic patients on a transplant waiting list, those with diabetes had higher odds of reduced handgrip strength
A study of 119 cirrhotic patients on a liver transplant waiting list found that those with diabetes had higher odds of reduced handgrip strength, even though their calorie intake was similar to patients without diabetes. The finding points to diabetes as a possible contributor to muscle weakness in cirrhosis, independent of nutrition, which could matter for assessing transplant candidates.
Why now: A newly published study suggests diabetes may drive muscle loss in cirrhosis patients regardless of diet, which is relevant to transplant care.
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