Assessment of Physical Activity Level among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Cheras Health Clinic, Kuala Lumpur
- Author:
Nor Shazwani MN
;
Suzana S
;
Hanis Mastura Y
;
Lim CJ
;
Teh SC
;
Mohd Fauzee MZ
;
Lim HC
;
Dahlia S
;
Norliza M
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Health clinic, physical activity level, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2010;16(1):101-112
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the physical activity levels among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) at Cheras Health Clinic in
Kuala Lumpur. A total of 132 subjects (62 men and 70 women) aged 30 years and above participated in this study. Data was collected using an interview based
questionnaire to obtain socio-demographic and health profile information. Physical activity was assessed using a shortened version of the International
Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Anthropometric measurements and body fat were also taken. Glycaemic status, that is, HbA1c, fasting blood sugar
(FBS) and 2 hours post-prandial (2-HPP) were obtained from medical records. Results showed that the mean age of the patients was 51.9 + 5.8 years. The
majority of patients had poor glycaemic control based on HbA1c (70.7%), FBS (71.9%) and 2HPP (85.4%). Patients who were unmarried and aged(60 years and
above had a lower physical activity level (p<0.05). In the older age group, low physical activity was associated with poor glycaemic control (p<0.05). Patients
in the moderate and high physical activity level were motivated to perform physical activity so as to be healthy (68.1%). Low physical activity level among
patients was due to lack of time (54.5%) and lack of energy (21.2%). In conclusion, physical activity levels of the patients were unsatisfactory and associated with
poor glycaemic control, especially in the elderly. There is a need to encourage diabetic patients to undertake regular physical activity in order to achieve optimal
glycaemic control.
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