Key result
Type 2 diabetes mellitus was associated with lower functional capacity, demonstrated by a reduced six-minute walk test distance compared to controls (507.2 vs 532.23 m; p < 0.05).
Why the study?
Does type 2 diabetes mellitus reduce physical and pulmonary functions in adults aged 40-65 years?
Case-Control (n=110)
Does type 2 diabetes mellitus reduce physical and pulmonary functions in adults aged 40-65 years?
Standardized Mean Difference: 0.49
Absolute Event Rate: 507.2% vs 532.23%
p-value: p=<0.05
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with reduced functional capacity and a higher comorbidity burden, suggesting a need for targeted rehabilitation strategies in this population.
Supports functional capacity screening in type 2 diabetes; hypothesis-generating for physiotherapy interventions.
Aims This study was planned to determine the effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications on physical and pulmonary functions. Methods: A total of 110 individuals aged 40–65 years were included in the study, 58 with type 2 DM (study group) and 52 without DM (control group). Physical activity level, functional capacity, pulmonary function, and comorbidity levels were compared between the groups. Results: The mean age of the individuals was 52.42 ± 5.88 years. Six-minute walk test distance was 507.2 ± 51.70 m in the study group and 532.23 ± 50.32 m in the control group (p < 0.05, Cohen’s d = 0.49). The pulmonary function test results of the study and control groups were determined as forced vital capacity (FVC) (%): 99.17 ± 14.13 and 104.65 ± 16.01 (p > 0.05), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) (%): 96.78 ± 14.43 and 99.73 ± 15.80 (p > 0.05), and FEV1/FVC ratio: 81.97 ± 4.62 and 80.16 ± 5.27 (p > 0.05), respectively. The Charlson Comorbidity Index scores of the study and control groups were 1.83 ± 0.82 and 0.12 ± 0.32 (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Type 2 DM was associated with lower functional capacity and higher rates of comorbid diseases. Therefore, potential causes of these parameters should be considered in the rehabilitation of type 2 diabetic patients.
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Okur et al. (2018) conducted a case-control in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=110). Type 2 diabetes mellitus vs. Individuals without diabetes mellitus was evaluated on Six-minute walk test distance (m) (Cohen's d 0.49, p=<0.05). Type 2 diabetes mellitus was associated with lower functional capacity, demonstrated by a reduced six-minute walk test distance compared to controls (507.2 vs 532.23 m; p < 0.05).
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