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- ConsistencyScore™
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- Not enough independent studies
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Higher protein intake improves muscle strength in elderly with T2D
Last updated August 22, 2026
Key finding
Muscle strength of knee extension improved significantly (p < 0.05).
This study investigated the effects of dietary protein manipulation on muscle strength and position sense in elderly individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements with higher protein intake.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of dietary protein manipulation on muscle strength and position sense in elderly individuals with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements with higher protein intake.
Clinical relevance
This study highlights the potential of dietary protein manipulation as a strategy to enhance muscle strength in elderly individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Improved muscle strength can lead to better mobility and reduced risk of falls, which is crucial for maintaining independence and quality of life in this population.
Keep in mind
The study's sample size may limit generalizability. Results may not apply to younger populations or those without diabetes. The effect of dietary adherence was not directly measured.
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Dionysia A, Tzortzis N, Gerasimos T, et al. Dietary Protein Manipulation Improves Muscle Strength and Position Sense in Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2024;9(2):62. doi:10.3390/jfmk9020062
Main Effects
Muscle strength of knee extension improved significantly (3.4 kg increase, p < 0.001).
Muscle strength of shoulder extension improved significantly (2.5 kg increase, p < 0.001).
Position sense at the knee joint showed a tendency for improvement (p = 0.072).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Animal Protein Diet, Standard diet and Muscular strength, Position sense at the knee joint, Lean body mass.
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Primary intervention
Animal Protein Diet
Primary outcomes
- Muscular strength
- Position sense at the knee joint
- Lean body mass
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- Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Position sense at the knee joint
Animal Protein Diet → Position sense at the knee joint
Animal Protein Diet → Position sense at the knee joint
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Evidence Suggest
- Knee extension strength increased by 3.4 kg with higher protein intake (p < 0.001).
- Shoulder extension strength increased by 2.5 kg with higher protein intake (p < 0.001).
- Appendicular lean mass decreased significantly in the control group (p < 0.001).
Who this applies to
- Elderly individuals aged 65 and older.
- Patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking to improve muscle strength through dietary changes.
Keep in Mind
- Findings are specific to elderly individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
- The study did not assess long-term effects of dietary changes.
- Results may vary based on individual dietary adherence and lifestyle factors.
Between the Lines
- The study's sample size may limit generalizability.
- Results may not apply to younger populations or those without diabetes.
- The effect of dietary adherence was not directly measured.
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This study contributes to evidence on Animal Protein Diet and Muscular Strength, Animal Protein Diet and Position sense at the knee joint.
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Animal Protein Diet → Muscular Strength
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Animal Protein Diet → Position sense at the knee joint
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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outcome_hubMeasures Muscular Strength as a key outcome.
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outcome_hubMeasures Position sense at the knee joint as a key outcome.
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Does Animal Protein Diet improve muscular strength?
Emerging Evidence
Animal Protein Diet appears to improve Muscular strength.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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Muscular strength
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Animal Protein Diet improve position sense at the knee joint?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Animal Protein Diet for Position sense at the knee joint.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Position sense at the knee joint
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Standard diet affect lean body mass?
Emerging Evidence
Standard diet may worsen Lean body mass or be associated with harm.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Lean body mass
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | moderate negative | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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