Association between Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes among Older Adults

ISBN-13: 9783836471602 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 84 str.

Christine Schelble

Opis

The risk for type 2 diabetes increases with age, particularly past age 45 years. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has many health and financial implications. Research has shown that regular, moderate physical activity can help prevent, delay or manage the condition. Data from the 2001-2002 National Health and Examination Survey (NHANES) were used to explore the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes in an older adult population (ages 45 years and older). Physical activity was measured primarily as 30-day cumulative metabolic equivalent (MET) values. Once controlling for covariates through multiple regression, physical activity was still a predictor for HbA1c levels. The results support the hypothesis that HbA1c values are inversely proportional to higher levels of physical activity among subjects of all diabetes statuses (type 2 diabetes, borderline diabetes, and no diabetes).

O autorze

SCHELBLE, Christine Christine Schelble received her Master?s degree from American University in 2006 (MS, Health Promotion Management) and an undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University (BA, Health Communication). She currently works as a Project Manager and Senior Research Analyst for a government contracting firm in Arlington, VA . She is a volunteer member of the Arlington County Medical Reserve Corps and is an active member of the Penn State Professional Women?s Network of Washington, DC, an alumni interest group affiliated with the Penn State Alumni Association. She is continuing to further her education by pursing a graduate certificate in Public Health Informatics from the University of Maryland?s Office of Professional Studies. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and cat.