Skeletal muscle is a massive insulin-sensitive tissue in the body. Loss of muscle mass is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, and is often a result of diabetes. Insulin deficiency or insulin resistance can only be seen as reduced skeletal muscle mass. Diabetes is caused by insulin deficiency or insulin resistance; however, insulin resistance is not unique to diabetics. Insulin resistance also exists in many diseases.
Keywords: Diabetics; Insulin deficiency; Insulin resistance; Skeletal muscle mass.
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