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World J Diabetes. Dec 10, 2015; 6(17): 1323-1336
Published online Dec 10, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i17.1323
Skeletal muscle as a therapeutic target for delaying type 1 diabetic complications
Samantha K Coleman, Irena A Rebalka, Donna M D’Souza, Thomas J Hawke
Samantha K Coleman, Irena A Rebalka, Donna M D’Souza, Thomas J Hawke, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
Author contributions: All authors equally contributed to the research, analysis, writing and editing of this report.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Correspondence to: Thomas J Hawke, PhD, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada. hawke@mcmaster.ca
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Received: August 7, 2015
Peer-review started: August 21, 2015
First decision: September 30, 2015
Revised: October 1, 2015
Accepted: November 23, 2015
Article in press: November 25, 2015
Published online: December 10, 2015
Core Tip

Core tip: Skeletal muscle is adversely affected in type 1 diabetes mellitus and strategies to maintain/improve muscle health will positively impact disease management and delay diabetic complications.