Cortisol Circadian Rhythm and Sarcopenia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have elevated late-night cortisol levels and a flattened circadian rhythm. Cortisol oversecretion mediates muscle breakdown and reduces muscle strength and mass, thus possibly leading to sarcopenia. This study first investigated the association between...