Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
DOI
10.3906/sag-1511-19
Abstract
Background/aim: Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle-related condition. Lifestyle modification in the management of type 2 diabetes incorporates exercise. The aim of this study was to find out how unsupported and unsupervised exercise relates to anthropometric indices and biochemical indices in type 2 diabetes patients. Materials and methods: In the cross-sectional study, a structured questionnaire was used to access data on the exercise history of patients. Subjects were classified according to exercise intensity. The dietary intake of patients was obtained by 24-h recall. Standard measurements were taken of waist circumference and blood pressure. Blood samples were also collected to measure biochemical parameters. Results: Waist circumference, body mass index, and triglycerides were significantly lower (P < 0.05) in type 2 diabetics who engaged in high-intensity exercise than in those who engaged in low-intensity exercise. Systolic blood pressure was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in the moderate-intensity exercise group than in the low-intensity exercise group. Conclusion: Unsupported exercise was found to be related to favorable anthropometric indices (waist circumference and body mass index), blood pressure, and triglycerides.
Keywords
Diabetes, exercise, metabolic risk
First Page
85
Last Page
90
Recommended Citation
CHIKWERE, PRINCE; NSIAH, KWABENA; and TANDOH, MARINA
(2017)
"Relation of unsupported and unsupervised exercise with anthropometric and biochemical indices among type 2 diabetic patients,"
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences: Vol. 47:
No.
1, Article 12.
https://doi.org/10.3906/sag-1511-19
Available at:
https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/medical/vol47/iss1/12