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Sofia Shoukat1 , Madeeha Jaddon2 , Uzma Faryal2 and Javeria Saqib2

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the association of physical activity with blood glucose levels (FPG) and (RPG) in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Biochemistry Ayub Medical Complex, Abbottabad from June 2014 to Feb 2015.

Materials and Methods: For this purpose a cross-sectional study was designed and carried out at Ayub Medical Complex, Abbottabad to ascertain the association of physical activity with blood glucose levels in a subjects having type 2 diabetes. The study involved 200 known type-2 diabetics (20 to 80 years), both males and females were selected randomly. Physical activities levels (self-reported) were measured on the basis of present public health standards. The fasting and random blood glucose profile was determined.

Results: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Mean ±SD, CV% were determined for age; height, weight, BMI, fasting plasma glucose, random plasma glucose, and physical activity. Association between physical activity level and both fasting and random blood glucose levels were determined by Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r). Negative relationship was seen for physical activity (p>0.005). Poor glycemic levels were observed in case of our study subjects for FPG (139.3mg/dl) and RPG (207.6mg/dl).

Conclusion: In our study, we have established importance of associations of glycemic levels both fasting and random with physical activity. Key Words: Diabetes mellitus, physical activity, fasting plasma glucose, random plasma glucose.

Citation of article: Shoukat S, Jaddon M, Faryal U, Saqib J. Association of Physical Activity with Blood Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Med Forum 2023;34(7):6-9. doi:10.60110/medforum.340702