Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.

Rhabdomyolysis is when skeletal muscle tissue deteriorates. This can produce substances that increase the risk of kidney damage. Learn more here.

Skeletal muscles, the ones attached to bones, have a dual role. First, they provide structure and function and are essential for physical movement, maintaining balance and posture, and strength.

T2D is also associated with peripheral insulin resistance, which affects the skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue. A recent study documented that over 500 million people live with T2D worldwide.