PREVALNCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND BODY MASS INDEX AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES

JPUMHS;2023:13:04,101-106. http://doi.org/10.46536/jpumhs/2023/13.04.478

Abstract

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: There is a clear need for more study to acquire a thorough knowledge of these linkages, particularly in the context of the Pakistani community. Although numerous studies have examined the complex correlation between PA, BMI and DM. METHODS: A survey based study conducted in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. 350 participants in all were included in the study, and a standardised questionnaire was used to collect the data. With the help of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), this survey was used to compile crucial demographic data, assess PA levels, and calculate BMI using height and weight measurements. The gathered data was then subjected to analysis using SPSS version 25. RESULTS: The Findings shows that the link between elevated BMI and the incidence of Type II Diabetes, with obesity playing a prominent role in this association. Conversely, engaging in physical activity is associated with a lower prevalence of Type II Diabetes. Specifically, among participants with a normal BMI, 7.7% had Type II Diabetes, while this figure rose to 40.2% for overweight individuals and a substantial 74.7% for those categorized as obese. In contrast, only 9.2% of physically active participants were affected by Type II Diabetes, while 61.1% of those not engaging in physical activity were affected. These results highlight a clear association between higher BMI and the prevalence of Type II Diabetes, with obesity being particularly influential, and underscore the beneficial impact of physical activity in reducing the risk of Type II Diabetes. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, significant association between physical inactivity and elevated BMI, particularly in older individuals, with a heightened prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM). These findings underscore physical inactivity as a distinct risk factor for DM onset.