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ArticleJournal of diabetes and metabolic disorders2025

Phase angle as an independent predictor of sarcopenia and glycemic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional observational study.

Go Owari, Kenichi Kono, Takahiro Nonaka, Yuto Watabe, Yusuke Nishida, Minoru Takemoto, Wataru Kakuda

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Go OwariDepartment of Rehabilitation, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Narita City, Chiba, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-8335-2412
Kenichi KonoDepartment of Physical Therapy, International University of Health and Welfare, Narita City, Chiba, Japan.
Takahiro NonakaDepartment of Rehabilitation, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Narita City, Chiba, Japan.
Yuto WatabeDepartment of Rehabilitation, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Narita City, Chiba, Japan.
Yusuke NishidaDepartment of Physical Therapy, International University of Health and Welfare, Narita City, Chiba, Japan.
Minoru TakemotoDepartment of Diabetes, Metabolism and Endocrinology, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Narita City, Chiba, Japan.
Wataru KakudaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Narita City, Chiba, Japan.

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Objectives: The global rise in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses challenges, particularly with the increasing burden of sarcopenia and poor glycemic control. Phase angle (PhA) is a promising biomarker for early detection and management of these conditions. This study aimed to evaluate PhA as an independent predictor of sarcopenia and glycemic control. Methods: This cross-sectional study included older adults with T2DM hospitalized for diabetes education between April 2021 and March 2023. Measurements included PhA, muscle mass, body fat mass, grip strength, knee extension strength, physical function (Short Physical Performance Battery and 6-min walk distance), and glycemic control (fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]). Sarcopenia was defined as low muscle mass and physical function. Analyses included Pearson correlations, receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, and multivariate logistic regression. Results: PhA was moderately correlated with muscle mass ( Conclusions: PhA is a non-invasive, practical tool for predicting sarcopenia and monitoring glycemic control. Routine integration of PhA could identify high-risk patients and guide interventions. Future research should validate its application in diverse settings. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-025-01590-z.

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Glycemic controlOlder adultsPhase anglePredictorSarcopeniaType 2 diabetes

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PMID40093789
PMCPMC11909329

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