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KMID : 0367020110230030298
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing
2011 Volume.23 No. 3 p.298 ~ p.307
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Effects of Physical Activity on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetics
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Choi Eun-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of physical activity on glycemic control among Koreans with type 2 diabetes.
Methods:A total of 215 patients with type 2 diabetes (82 male and 133 female) were recruited (mean age = 59.0 ± 9.7 years). The amounts of physical activity was assessed using the physical activity scale for elderly (PASE). Fasting blood glucose (FBG), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and 2 hours postprandial glucose (2hrPG) were measured.
Results: The highest PASE score was housework-related physical activity. However, the amounts of walking was significantly higher in good FBG level (Z = 1.39, p=.041) and the amounts of leisure-time physical activity was higher in good HbA1 and 2hrPG level than in the poor glycemic control group (Z = 2.29, p＜.001; Z = 1.99, p=.001). A logistic regression analysis showed that patients with leisure-time physical activity in the top quartile more likely presented with good glycemic control in HbA1c, OR=3.84 (95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 1.65~8.95) and in 2hrPG, OR=4.06 (95%CI = 1.77~9.27), compared to patients in the lowest quartile.
Conclusion: Leisure-time physical activity is effective for controlling the glucose levels, especially HbA1c and 2hrPG among type 2 diabetic patients. It is suggested that health providers need to more focus on providing aggressive recommendations on physical activity considering physical activity patterns by individuals.
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KEYWORD
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Type 2 diabetes, Physical activity, Glycemic control,
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