Association of Physical Activity with Metabolic Syndrome among Patients Attending Diabetes Out-Patient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kolkata, India
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https://doi.org/10.51957/Healthline_802_2026Keywords:
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Exercise, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Metabolic Syndrome, OutpatientsAbstract
Introduction: Metabolic syndrome, or MetS is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among diabetic patients. Physical activity could be beneficial in preventing the various components of MetS. Objectives: To evaluate the association of physical activity with glycemic control and presence of MetS among the study population and to estimate the burden of metabolic syndrome in patients attending the diabetes out-patient department (OPD) of a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata. Method: An observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 384 patients with diabetes mellitus seeking healthcare service from the Diabetes OPD of a tertiary care hospital of Kolkata from 8th April to 8th June 2023, using a predesigned, pretested and structured schedule that included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The participants were selected by a consecutive sampling technique. Face-to-face interviews, review of records and anthropometry were carried for data collection. Results: Among the 384 participants, 57.8% had inadequate physical activity. Patients performing adequate vigorous physical activity had a higher odds ratio of having ideal/satisfactory glycaemic control. Adequate moderate (OR 0.595, 95% CI 0.361-0.983, p 0.043) or vigorous (OR 0.139, 95% CI 0.049-0.395, p <0.001) physical activity had a significantly lower odds ratio of having MetS. Conclusion: Performing physical activity for adequate duration helps in attaining satisfactory glycemic control and preventing MetS in diabetic patients.
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