Effect of BMI on Endurance In Middle Aged Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross sectional study

Authors

  • Bhakti Kasat
  • Dr. Sana Salahuddin Rai DVVPF’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar-414111, Maharashtra, India
  • Dr. Gaurav Toshniwal
  • Dr. Suvarna S. Ganvir

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46858/vimshsj.110302

Keywords:

6 min walk test, step test, type 2 diabetes, endurance

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of obesity and diabetes is rising. The aim of this study was to determine the association of endurance performance among normal, overweight and obese middle-aged patients with type 2 diabetes. Objectives: To find out endurance in Normal, Overweight and Obese middle age patient with type 2 diabetes. Methodology:  After getting the ethical approval, patients were screened and informed consent form was taken from them. To accomplish the aim, 60 patients with diabetes were taken in which 20 patients were taken in each group of Body Mass Index (BMI) i.e. normal, overweight & obese. The endurance was assessed by 6 min walk test and step test. Results: Distance covered is more in overweight as compared to normal and obese. Steps are decreased in obese followed by overweight and normal population. Conclusion: The study shows that there is no any correlation between the in the endurance test.

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Published

2025-01-06

How to Cite

Kasat, B., Rai, D. S. S., Toshniwal, D. G. ., & Ganvir, D. S. S. . (2025). Effect of BMI on Endurance In Middle Aged Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross sectional study. VIMS Health Science Journal, 11(3), 07–11. https://doi.org/10.46858/vimshsj.110302

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