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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Physical Activity of Selected Elderly Diabetics


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1 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore – 641014, Tamil Nadu, India
 

Regular exercise may prevent or delay the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). In addition to moderate-to vigorous-intensity exercise, daily physical activity is also important for the prevention and management of T2D. Elderly diabetics (50-70 years) were selected from the PSG Hospitals - a multi-specialty hospital. A Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) was developed to be locally relevant. The validity and reliability was checked before administration of the questionnaire. Data on glycemic control, energy expenditure, and physical activity (MET) were recorded. Physical activity from age 50-60 and 60-70 years were similar as indicated by the 24hr physical activity pattern and MET values. We observed a progression of the metabolic disorder with age as shown by HbA1c values Physical activity and exercise recommendations, therefore, should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual.

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Elderly Diabetics, Metabolic Equivalent Task (MET), Physical Activity, Type 2 Diabetes.
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Authors

Jemima Beryl Mohankumar
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore – 641014, Tamil Nadu, India
S. Bhavani
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore – 641014, Tamil Nadu, India
G. Sowmiya
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore – 641014, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract


Regular exercise may prevent or delay the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). In addition to moderate-to vigorous-intensity exercise, daily physical activity is also important for the prevention and management of T2D. Elderly diabetics (50-70 years) were selected from the PSG Hospitals - a multi-specialty hospital. A Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) was developed to be locally relevant. The validity and reliability was checked before administration of the questionnaire. Data on glycemic control, energy expenditure, and physical activity (MET) were recorded. Physical activity from age 50-60 and 60-70 years were similar as indicated by the 24hr physical activity pattern and MET values. We observed a progression of the metabolic disorder with age as shown by HbA1c values Physical activity and exercise recommendations, therefore, should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual.

Keywords


Elderly Diabetics, Metabolic Equivalent Task (MET), Physical Activity, Type 2 Diabetes.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15613/fijrfn%2F2020%2Fv7i2%2F207178