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Am J Prev Med June 2020 PMID 32273132

Grip Strength Cut Points for Diabetes Risk Among Apparently Healthy U.S. Adults.

Elise C Brown, Duncan S Buchan, Samar A Madi, Breanne N Gordon, Dorin Drignei

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What people are saying

The group generally agrees that the use of grip strength as a predictor is promising, with phrases like 'practical screening' and 'significant link' illustrating this consensus. Comments such as 'could help early detection' and 'simple, non-invasive method' reflect a moderate level of interest and engagement, while discussions about the broader application of these findings suggest some awareness of their potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance of using grip strength as an indicator for diabetes risk, with some highlighting the practicality of the proposed cut points.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing the potential for simple screening tools and their implications for health assessments.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments analyze the study's methodology and significance, indicating a reasonable level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

There's recognition that the findings could influence preventive health strategies, but some doubts about immediate implementation limit the perceived magnitude of impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study aimed to find specific grip strength cut points that could help predict diabetes risk in healthy adults by analyzing data from a large U.S. survey.
  • Researchers used a handgrip dynamometer to measure grip strength, adjusting for body weight, and found that lower normalized grip strength was significantly linked to higher diabetes risk across different age and sex groups.
  • The results suggest that using these grip strength cutoff points could be a practical, simple screening tool for identifying adults at greater risk of developing diabetes, potentially aiding early prevention efforts.]
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Samuel Badalian, M.D, Ph.D
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Grip Strength Cut Points for Diabetes Risk Among Apparently Healthy U.S. Adults - American Journal of Preventive Medicine https://t.co/KHtttID9DR

Apr 9, 2020 · 262 followers View post →
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Grip Strength Cut Points for Diabetes Risk Among Apparently Healthy U.S. Adults https://t.co/nNsppPbPVl

Apr 7, 2020 · 34 followers View post →