Role of Handgrip Strength as a Predictor of Pulmonary Functions in Subjects with and Without Diabetes Mellitus

• Published in: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India Vol. 70; no. 4; p. 11
• Main Authors: SPatil, Shiva Kumar, Bj, Subashchandra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India 01.04.2022
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Case-Control Studies; Diabetes Mellitus; Forced Expiratory Volume; Hand Strength - physiology; Humans; Lung; Middle Aged; Young Adult

Reduction in lung function in diabetics is observed in previous studies. Diabetes-related muscle weakness has been reported previously. The reduced muscle strength in diabetics may also affect the respiratory muscles and contribute to a better understanding of the mechanism behind decreased lung fun...