Manuscript Title:

BODY FAT AND HAND GRIP STRENGTH AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Author:

HAMIDOU ZOROME, JENKINS ZEKPEH, SHALINI RASTOGI, NIRUPMA GUPTA, MANOJ KUMAR NANDKEOLIAR, SHOBITHA MUTHUKRISHNAN

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.15718398

Published : 2025-06-23

About the author(s)

1. HAMIDOU ZOROME - M.Sc II Year, Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P., India.
2. JENKINS ZEKPEH - M.Sc II Year, Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P., India.
3. SHALINI RASTOGI - Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P., India.
4. NIRUPMA GUPTA - Professor & Dean, Department of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P., India.
5. MANOJ KUMAR NANDKEOLIAR - Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P., India.
6. SHOBITHA MUTHUKRISHNAN - Professor, Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P., India.

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Abstract

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that is increasingly affecting people in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India has over 70 million people living with type 2 Diabetes, making it one of the countries most affected by this disease. However, there is a scarcity of research on how body composition and muscle strength are interconnected in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Objective: We investigated the association between body fat, hand grip strength and metabolic health in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar and Research Gate, encompassing studies from 2000 to 2024. The inclusion criteria covered studies that assessed Hand grip strength (HGS) and body fat in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients and their metabolic implications. Results: The review indicates a significant inverse relationship between body fat, particularly Visceral fat and Hand grip strength, affecting both muscle strength and metabolic health. Higher body fat percentages are linked to lower HGS and poorer Glycemic control. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of reducing body fat and improving muscle strength for better management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.


Keywords

BODY FAT AND HAND GRIP STRENGTH AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS