Sex differences in the association between relative Fat Mass and cognitive impairment in hospitalized middle-aged and older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in China: a single-center cross-sectional study

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Cognitive impairment prevalence is high among older individuals with type 2 diabetes, particularly affecting women and those with lower education.
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Relative fat mass (RFM) is proposed as a more accurate measure of adiposity compared to BMI, linking obesity to various health conditions.
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The relationship between adiposity and cognitive function varies by sex, with central obesity posing a higher risk for dementia in older women.
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This study aims to explore the sex-specific association between RFM and cognitive impairment in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Understanding the RFM and cognitive impairment relationship may help identify patients with type 2 diabetes at higher risk for cognitive decline.

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