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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Ultrasound Assessment of the Gastrocnemius Muscle as a Potential Tool for Identifying Sarcopenia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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Pages 3435-3444 | Received 15 Aug 2023, Accepted 25 Oct 2023, Published online: 30 Oct 2023

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