The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

BackgroundThis study investigates the relationship between basal metabolic rate (BMR), body composition, obesity indices, and cognitive impairment (CI) in middle-aged and older type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, assessing their potential role in CI screening.MethodsA cross-sectional study inc...

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Main Authors: Ya-Jie Zhai, Fang Li, Chen-Ying Lin, Fan Wu, Hui-Na Qiu, Jing-Bo Li, Jing-Na Lin
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author Ya-Jie Zhai
Ya-Jie Zhai
Fang Li
Chen-Ying Lin
Chen-Ying Lin
Fan Wu
Hui-Na Qiu
Jing-Bo Li
Jing-Na Lin
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Ya-Jie Zhai
Fang Li
Chen-Ying Lin
Chen-Ying Lin
Fan Wu
Hui-Na Qiu
Jing-Bo Li
Jing-Na Lin
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description BackgroundThis study investigates the relationship between basal metabolic rate (BMR), body composition, obesity indices, and cognitive impairment (CI) in middle-aged and older type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, assessing their potential role in CI screening.MethodsA cross-sectional study included 1243 T2DM patients over 45 years old. CI was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. BMR and body composition indices were measured through bioelectrical impedance analysis. The associations and predictions related to CI were explored using multivariable-adjusted logistic regression, restricted cubic spline (RCS) models, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses. Mediation analysis explored the role of BMR adjusted by body surface area (BMR/BSA) in CI risk.ResultsPatients with CI showed significantly lower BMR, BMR adjusted for height squared (BMR/Height²), BMR/BSA, appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), and fat-free mass (FFM), alongside higher waist circumference (WC) and percentage of body fat. Logistic regression showed that participants in the fourth quartile of BMR, BMR/Height2, and BMR/BSA had approximately a 54% reduced risk of CI (odds ratio range 0.457 to 0.463). RCS analysis indicated a linear decrease in CI risk with increasing BMR metrics. ROC analysis indicated high predictive efficacy for CI with combined indicators, particularly BMR and FFM (area under the curve 0.645). Mediation analysis suggested that BMR/BSA played a significant mediating role in WC, ASM and FFM on CI risk, with a mediation proportion ranging from 45.73% to 50.87%.ConclusionLow energy expenditure assessed by BMR/BSA is an independent risk factor for increased CI risk in middle-aged and elderly T2DM patients. Central obesity, low muscle mass, and low energy expenditure significantly elevate CI risk in this population.
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spelling doaj-art-ed28263d8ab34d0f82a5c33b2260ad9c2025-01-24T05:21:15ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Endocrinology1664-23922025-01-011510.3389/fendo.2024.15130351513035The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitusYa-Jie Zhai0Ya-Jie Zhai1Fang Li2Chen-Ying Lin3Chen-Ying Lin4Fan Wu5Hui-Na Qiu6Jing-Bo Li7Jing-Na Lin8School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Endocrinology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Endocrinology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Endocrinology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaTianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Endocrinology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Endocrinology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Endocrinology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Endocrinology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, ChinaBackgroundThis study investigates the relationship between basal metabolic rate (BMR), body composition, obesity indices, and cognitive impairment (CI) in middle-aged and older type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, assessing their potential role in CI screening.MethodsA cross-sectional study included 1243 T2DM patients over 45 years old. CI was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. BMR and body composition indices were measured through bioelectrical impedance analysis. The associations and predictions related to CI were explored using multivariable-adjusted logistic regression, restricted cubic spline (RCS) models, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses. Mediation analysis explored the role of BMR adjusted by body surface area (BMR/BSA) in CI risk.ResultsPatients with CI showed significantly lower BMR, BMR adjusted for height squared (BMR/Height²), BMR/BSA, appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), and fat-free mass (FFM), alongside higher waist circumference (WC) and percentage of body fat. Logistic regression showed that participants in the fourth quartile of BMR, BMR/Height2, and BMR/BSA had approximately a 54% reduced risk of CI (odds ratio range 0.457 to 0.463). RCS analysis indicated a linear decrease in CI risk with increasing BMR metrics. ROC analysis indicated high predictive efficacy for CI with combined indicators, particularly BMR and FFM (area under the curve 0.645). Mediation analysis suggested that BMR/BSA played a significant mediating role in WC, ASM and FFM on CI risk, with a mediation proportion ranging from 45.73% to 50.87%.ConclusionLow energy expenditure assessed by BMR/BSA is an independent risk factor for increased CI risk in middle-aged and elderly T2DM patients. Central obesity, low muscle mass, and low energy expenditure significantly elevate CI risk in this population.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2024.1513035/fullbasal metabolic ratebody compositionmiddle-aged and older peoplecognitive impairmentobesitytype 2 diabetes mellitus
spellingShingle Ya-Jie Zhai
Ya-Jie Zhai
Fang Li
Chen-Ying Lin
Chen-Ying Lin
Fan Wu
Hui-Na Qiu
Jing-Bo Li
Jing-Na Lin
The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Frontiers in Endocrinology
basal metabolic rate
body composition
middle-aged and older people
cognitive impairment
obesity
type 2 diabetes mellitus
title The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_full The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_fullStr The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_full_unstemmed The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_short The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_sort mediating role of body surface area adjusted basal metabolic rate effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
topic basal metabolic rate
body composition
middle-aged and older people
cognitive impairment
obesity
type 2 diabetes mellitus
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2024.1513035/full
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