High Protein Effect on Body Composition and Sarcopenia Markers in Older Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

The Effect of High Protein on Body Composition and Markers of Sarcopenia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This study will investigate the impact of dietary protein intake on progressive muscle loss and functionality (sarcopenia) in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sarcopenia is known to have a bidirectional interaction with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Therefore in order to address this bidirectional complication we suggest that an increased intake of dietary protein at 1.5 gr/kg/day (current official recommendation is 0.8 gr/kg/day) could help to treat the sarcopenia, which in turn will help to ameliorate the type 2 diabetes mellitus progression.

Inclusion Criteria:

• must have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus during the last 5 years
• must have BMI 18.5-34.9

Exclusion Criteria:

• receive dietary supplements
• extreme dietary habits
• chronic inflammation disease
• cancer
• autoimmune disease