Gender Differences in Physical Activity Levels of Older People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Background:Physical activity (PA) is important in managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to determine 1) the number of daily steps taken by older people with T2DM, 2) if T2DM is associated with taking fewer steps per day and less likelihood of meeting PA guidelines, and 3) whether these associations are modified by age or gender.Methods:PA was obtained by pedometer from 2 cohorts of older adults with and without T2DM. Multivariable regression was used to determine associations between T2DM, mean steps per day and meeting a guideline equivalent (7 100 steps per day).Results:There were 293 participants with T2DM (mean age 67.6 ± 6.8 years) and 336 without T2DM (mean age 72.1 ± 7.1 years). In women, T2DM was associated with fewer mean steps per day (β = –1306.4; 95% CI –2052.5, –560.3; P = .001) and not meeting the PA guidelines (OR 0.51; 95% CI 0.28, 0.92; P = .03). Associations were not significant in men (P > .05). Only 29.7% of those with T2DM and 33.3% of those without T2DM met PA guidelines.Conclusions:Greater focus is needed on how to maintain and increase PA in older age with particular focus on women with T2DM.

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Effects of an Aquatic-Based Exercise Program to Improve Cardiometabolic Profile, Quality of Life, and Physical Activity Levels in Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

PM&R ◽

10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.09.004 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 141-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Lucia Cugusi ◽

Christian Cadeddu ◽

Silvio Nocco ◽

Fabio Orrù ◽

Stefano Bandino ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Cardiometabolic Profile

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The impact of mental and somatic stressors on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a diary study

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.11579 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. e11579

Author(s):

Louise Poppe ◽

Annick L. De Paepe ◽

Dimitri M.L. Van Ryckeghem ◽

Delfien Van Dyck ◽

Iris Maes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Mixed Effect ◽

Mixed Effect Models ◽

The Impact

Background Adopting an active lifestyle is key in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Nevertheless, the majority of individuals with T2DM fails to do so. Additionally, individuals with T2DM are likely to experience mental (e.g., stress) and somatic (e.g., pain) stressors. Research investigating the link between these stressors and activity levels within this group is largely lacking. Therefore, current research aimed to investigate how daily fluctuations in mental and somatic stressors predict daily levels of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour among adults with T2DM. Methods Individuals with T2DM (N = 54) were instructed to complete a morning diary assessing mental and somatic stressors and to wear an accelerometer for 10 consecutive days. The associations between the mental and somatic stressors and participants’ levels of PA and sedentary behaviour were examined using (generalized) linear mixed effect models. Results Valid data were provided by 38 participants. We found no evidence that intra-individual increases in mental and somatic stressors detrimentally affected participants’ activity levels. Similarly, levels of sedentary behaviour nor levels of PA were predicted by inter-individual differences in the mental and somatic stressors.

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Physical Activity Profile and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Udupi (India) Population

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

10.14341/dm12216 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. 456-460

Author(s):

N. Ladha ◽

A. Maiya ◽

N. Prabhu ◽

A.S. Kumar ◽

S. G ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Risk Score ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Middle Income ◽

Glucose Levels ◽

Highly Active

Background: Throught the world, More than 75% of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) live in low and middle-income countries. Amongst which 69.2 million of these adults live in India. Its been shown that, as level of physical activity increases, risk of developing T2DM decreases by 15-60%. Many studies are conducted to find the risk of development of T2DM in the coastal areas of Karnataka. However, the screening of people living in Udupi was not carried out.Aim: To find out the risk for the development of T2DM using IDRS and physical activity levels in Udupi population.Material and Methods: In the current study, we included participants who were asymptomatic and undiagnosed to be having T2DM. The participants age ranged between 30–65 yrs. Participants with the history of any neurological conditions and women who were pregnant at the time of screening were excluded. We recorded random blood glucose levels of the participants following which the risk score was obtained using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) and the participants were classified as high risk (score ≥60), moderate risk score (30–50) and low risk (score <30). The level of physical activity was measured using Global Physical Activity Questionnaire.Results: The study included 23,960 participants from Udupi district, Karnataka. Based on IDRS risk stratification, 1.5%, 17.9%, 27.5% of the participants with the age ange of 30–35 yrs, 36–50 yrs and more than 50 yrs respectively had higher risk of developing T2DM. According to GPAQ score 14% of the participants were following sedentary lifestyle, 27.6% of the were minimally active, 53.7% were very active, and 4.6% were highly active.Conclusion: From the current study we conclude that 46.9% of participants had a higher risk of developing T2DM in future who are living in Udupi district.

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