Prevalence of sarcopenia and its association with diet and physical activity in older adults with type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional study

Hsin Yen Yen, Shu Chun Lee, Chiou Fen Lin, Hsiang Ru Lai, Yuko Yamaguchi, Pi Hsia Lee

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study explored the prevalence of sarcopenia in older adults with type 2 diabetes and investigated the effects of diet and physical activity on sarcopenia. In total, 577 older adults with diabetes were recruited from a teaching hospital in Taiwan. Diet and physical activity were assessed using self-rated questionnaires, including the Healthy Diet Inventory, the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. Sarcopenia was defined in accordance with the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019 guidelines. In total, 51.12% of participants had either possible sarcopenia, sarcopenia, or severe sarcopenia. Participants who were female, old age, prolonged sedentary times, poor nutritional status, and lower level of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were identified as risk factors for possible to severe sarcopenia. Older adults with diabetes and possible to severe sarcopenia had poor nutrition status and engaged in inadequate physical activity. The findings indicate that sarcopenia may be related to nutrition status and physical activity, especially in older adults with diabetes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)628-635
Number of pages8
JournalNursing and Health Sciences
Volume25
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2023

Keywords

  • nutritional status
  • physical activity
  • sarcopenia
  • sedentary behavior
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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