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Grip Strength Plus Waist Size May Flag Risk T2d Risk

Researchers found that patients with higher waist circumference and lower grip strength had the greatest risk for developing type 2 diabetes during long-term follow-up.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 20, 2026

  • 5 min

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Top Institutions in Endocrinology

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    The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio

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  • #2

    University of Regensburg
    University of Regensburg

    Regensburg, Bavaria

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    • Geriatrics

  • #3

    Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
    Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

    Istanbul, Istanbul

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Grip Strength Plus Waist Size May Flag Risk T2d Risk

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 20, 2026

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