Appropriate physical activity and dietary intake achieve optimal metabolic control in older type 2 diabetes patients
Open Access
- 7 November 2013
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Diabetes Investigation
- Vol. 5 (4), 418-427
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jdi.12164
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate an appropriate level of physical activity and optimal dietary intake in older type 2 diabetes patients. The cross‐sectional study enrolled 210 older type 2 diabetes patients. Participants were interviewed to obtain information on physical activity, 24‐h dietary recall and typical weekly dietary patterns. Anthropometric measurements, and biochemical analysis of blood and urine were determined. Moderate physical activity (either moderate leisure‐time physical activity or moderate physical activity level) and diet with protein intake of ≥0.8 g/kg/day were associated with lower glycated hemoglobin and triglyceride, higher high‐density lipoprotein, lower waist circumference, body mass index and body fat, as well as better serum magnesium and albumin levels in older diabetic patients. In contrast, inadequate protein intake was correlated with higher glycated hemoglobin, triglyceride, body fat percentage, waist circumference and body mass index. In addition, high physical activity with inadequate protein and magnesium intake might exacerbate magnesium deficiency, resulting in poor glycemic control in older diabetic patients. Furthermore, low physical activity and inadequate protein intake were linked with poor glycemic control, and lower high‐density lipoprotein, and higher triglyceride, body fat percentage, waist circumference and body mass index. Moderate physical activity and adequate dietary protein intake (≥0.8 g/kg/day) might be the optimal recommendation for better metabolic control in older adults with type 2 diabetes.Keywords
Funding Information
- CCH project 93150 Erlin Community Investigation Project
- Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan
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