Comparison of Physical Activity Level of Type Ii Diabetic Patients with Healthy Controls

The present study was conducted to compare the physical activity level of type II diabetic patients with healthy controls. A WHO valided Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess the physical activity level of 800 samples (400 cases and 400 controls). The study was prospectively conducted on 400 consecutive patients presenting with type II diabetes visiting the O.P.D Endocrinology of P.G.I.M.E.R sector-12, Chandigarh. The findings indicated that 40% cases follow sedentary lifestyle as compared to 22% controls .45.5 % of female patients followed sedentary lifestyle as compared to males (34.5%). Amongst the control group 41.5% men were indulged in vigorous activity and amongst women majority (57 %) were engaged in moderate activity. There was a statistical significant difference found amongst vigorously active male cases and controls and sedentary and moderately active female cases and controls. Based on the findings of the present work, it was felt that physical activity plays a key role in type II diabetes mellitus management. In addition to providing measurable psychological benefits, physical activity has been associated with decreased insulin resistance and increased insulin sensitivity, reduced body fat, decreased blood pressure and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors.