Level of physical activity and barriers to exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

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/

SUBMITTER: Martin CG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8116187 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature