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Nereyda Ochoa1, Stacey L Gorniak
1Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, 3855 Holman Street, Garrison 104U, Houston, Texas, 77204, USA; Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
Muscle & Nerve
|April 9, 2014
Summary
Adults with type II diabetes (T2D) show sensory deficits and impaired upper extremity force production. These motor deficits are linked to disease severity and sensory dysfunction, impacting daily tasks.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Diabetology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Type II diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disorder affecting numerous bodily systems.
- Sensory and motor functions are crucial for daily activities and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between sensory function, type II diabetes (T2D) disease severity, and upper extremity force production.
- To compare motor performance in adults with T2D against healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated sensory and motor function in 10 adults with T2D and 10 healthy controls.
- Collected data on T2D disease severity and duration.
Main Results:
- Individuals with T2D demonstrated significant sensory deficits and altered force production compared to controls.
- Sensory function was correlated with disease severity and the predictability of kinetic output during submaximal tasks.
- Maximal force production was altered in T2D but did not correlate with disease severity or sensory deficits.
Conclusions:
- Motor performance deficits in T2D are partially linked to sensory dysfunction.
- Explores the underlying mechanisms of these motor changes in adult-onset T2D.
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