Level of physical activity and barriers to exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes
Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is an important element in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management. The aims of this study were to assess the percentage of adults with T2DM who perform PA, according to the intensity level and to describe barriers to exercise and the association between meta...
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doaj-6e6b595b91ce45d8a7f5f11fde66b23b2021-05-19T03:09:16ZengAIMS PressAIMS Public Health2327-89942021-03-018222923910.3934/publichealth.2021018Level of physical activity and barriers to exercise in adults with type 2 diabetesCarolina Gómez Martin0Maria Laura Pomares1Carolina Maria Muratore 2Pablo Javier Avila 3Susana Beatriz Apoloni 4Martín Rodríguez 5Claudio Daniel Gonzalez61. Cendia (Endocrinology and Diabetes Center), Urquiza 802, EP C, CP 3200, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Argentina2. Diabetes Unit CEGYM. San Martin 569, CP 3400. Corrientes, Argentina3. Private Office. Pte Kirchner 908. 3ro 10, CP 9400, Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina4. Public Employees Insurance (OSEP) Mendoza, Entre Ríos 345, CP 5600. San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina5. Diabetes Service, Austral Universitary Hospital, Av. Juan D Peron 1500, Pilar, Bs As, Argentina6. Universitary Hospital, Cuyo National University, CP 5500. Mendoza, Argentina7. Department of Famacology, CEMIC University, CP 1431, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaIntroduction: Physical activity (PA) is an important element in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management. The aims of this study were to assess the percentage of adults with T2DM who perform PA, according to the intensity level and to describe barriers to exercise and the association between metabolic control and other clinical variables. Methods: Multicenter, observational, cross-sectional study. Data were collected through the International PA Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the PA Barrier Questionnaire. Adults (18–65 years old) with T2DM from 17 Argentine diabetes centers were included, from May to July 2018. Results: A total of 270 men (54.9 ± 9.8 years) and 225 women (55.3 ± 9.6 years) were included. Duration of diabetes: 8.2 ± 6.3 years. The BMI in men was 32 ± 10.6 kg/m2, whereas that in women was 32.5 ± 7.2 kg/m2. The last two HbA1c values were 7.6 ± 1.7% and 7.5 ± 1.6. Results also showed that 12.7% had clinical heart disease, 13.7% had nephropathy, 20.8% had neuropathy, 6.1% had diabetic foot and 14.1% had retinopathy. The level of PA was low in 52.3% of the patients studied and moderate in 30.5%. The most frequent barriers were: “lack of will” (59.6%) and “lack of energy” (37.2%). The low level of PA was associated with age (OR: 1.05 per year of age; p < 0.001), HbA1c (OR: 1.16 per 1%; p < 0.05), BMI (OR: 1.06 per kg/m2; p < 0.001) and sex (OR: 1.69 for women; p < 0.01). Conclusions: PA in a cornerstone in management T2DM. Nevertheless, in this study, 52.3% of T2DM adults showed low level of PA. The main barriers reported were related to low personal motivation. These factors should be taken into account to implement programs to promote physical activity.http://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/publichealth.2021018?viewType=HTMLphysical activityexercisetype 2 diabetesbarriersipaq |
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Level of physical activity and barriers to exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes |
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Level of physical activity and barriers to exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes |
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Level of physical activity and barriers to exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes |
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Introduction:
Physical activity (PA) is an important element in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management. The aims of this study were to assess the percentage of adults with T2DM who perform PA, according to the intensity level and to describe barriers to exercise and the association between metabolic control and other clinical variables.
Methods:
Multicenter, observational, cross-sectional study. Data were collected through the International PA Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the PA Barrier Questionnaire. Adults (18–65 years old) with T2DM from 17 Argentine diabetes centers were included, from May to July 2018.
Results:
A total of 270 men (54.9 ± 9.8 years) and 225 women (55.3 ± 9.6 years) were included. Duration of diabetes: 8.2 ± 6.3 years. The BMI in men was 32 ± 10.6 kg/m2, whereas that in women was 32.5 ± 7.2 kg/m2. The last two HbA1c values were 7.6 ± 1.7% and 7.5 ± 1.6. Results also showed that 12.7% had clinical heart disease, 13.7% had nephropathy, 20.8% had neuropathy, 6.1% had diabetic foot and 14.1% had retinopathy. The level of PA was low in 52.3% of the patients studied and moderate in 30.5%. The most frequent barriers were: “lack of will” (59.6%) and “lack of energy” (37.2%). The low level of PA was associated with age (OR: 1.05 per year of age; p < 0.001), HbA1c (OR: 1.16 per 1%; p < 0.05), BMI (OR: 1.06 per kg/m2; p < 0.001) and sex (OR: 1.69 for women; p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
PA in a cornerstone in management T2DM. Nevertheless, in this study, 52.3% of T2DM adults showed low level of PA. The main barriers reported were related to low personal motivation. These factors should be taken into account to implement programs to promote physical activity. |
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