Sarcopenia in Indian adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the pooled prevalence of sarcopenia phenotypes and synthesise the evidence on factors associated with sarcopenia among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in India.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science were searched from inception to 14 January 2026, supplemented by reference list and citation searching.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Cross-sectional studies of Indian adults (≥18 years) with T2DM reporting sarcopenia prevalence using Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.

Data extraction and synthesis

Two reviewers independently screened and extracted data. Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute

SUBMITTER: Raj S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC13629966 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature