학술논문
Aerobic fitness and hand grip strength in Type 1 diabetes: relationship to glycaemic control and body composition.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*DIABETES
*LIPIDS
*BLOOD sugar
*CHOLESTEROL
*HUMAN body composition
*PHYSICAL fitness
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ISSN
0742-3071
Abstract
Aim To clarify the relationship of aerobic fitness and handgrip strength with glycaemic control (HbA1c), body composition and lipid profile in Type 1 diabetes. Methods Aerobic capacity (Chester Step Test), handgrip strength and body composition (bioelectrical impedance) were measured in 141 patients with Type 1 diabetes. Results Aerobic capacity correlated positively with HbA1c and lean body mass and negatively with body mass index and fat mass. Handgrip strength correlated positively with aerobic capacity and negatively with HbA1c and fat mass. In addition, there was a positive correlation between HbA1c and total cholesterol. Conclusion Patients with Type 1 diabetes who have good aerobic capacity have poorer glycaemic control. However, this was an observational study and the results must be interpreted with caution. Further investigation into how these patients manage blood glucose during exercise is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]