Glucose Levels and Risk of Frailty

Conclusion: Higher glucose levels may be a risk factor for frailty in older adults without diabetes. The apparent U-shape association between glucose levels and frailty in people with diabetes is consistent with the literature on glycemia and mortality and deserves further examination.

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Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - August 8, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Zaslavsky, O., Walker, R. L., Crane, P. K., Gray, S. L., Larson, E. B. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research