Comparison of functional capacity and dynapenia in diabetics and healthy adults- A comparative study.

NEED OF STUDY

1. Diabetes Mellitus is an increasing concern globally and in India

due to rapid changes seen in socioeconomic sector and lifestyle

changes.

2. Various studies have shown that diabetes is associated with

abnormal lung function and reduced gaseous exchange. Also,

histopathological studies have shown an association between

diabetes mellitus and the thickening of alveolar epithelial basal

lamina.

3. According to Hiroyasu Mori, 2019 et. al., dynapenia is more

frequent in individuals with diabetes mellitus.

4. Comparing the effects of functional capacity and muscle strength

in diabetics and non-diabetics will help in understanding the

impact of diabetes on musculoskeletal as well as pulmonary

health which is important for daily living which will further aid in

risk assessment of individuals at higher risk.

5. While going through literature searching, there is paucity of

literature which showed association of diabetes with dynapenia

and functional capacity. Therefore, this study aims to explore the

relationship between diabetic individuals and their muscle

strength along with their functional capacity and compare it with

the non-diabetic individuals for providing comprehensive

healthcare to the diabetic population.

6. This study will also contribute to a more holistic approach to

diabetes management and will inform about the preventive

strategies and early interventions to improve the quality of life of

the individual.

AIM

To compare the functional capacity and dynapenia in individuals and

healthy adults.

OBJECTIVES

1. To assess the functional capacity and muscle strength in diabetic individuals [Group A].

2. To assess the functional capacity and muscle strength in healthy individuals [Group B].

3. To compare the functional capacity and muscle strength in diabetic individuals [Group A] and healthy individuals [Group B].

PROCEDURE

Participants will be enrolled in the study depending on the selection criteria and willingness to participate in the study.

Case record form with demographic details and HbA1c levels which should be higher than 6.5% will be filled for the diabetics and OGTT levels (less than 140 mg/dL) will be filled for the healthy individuals.

Six-minute walk test will be assessed and hand grip strength using hand held

dynamometer will be assessed.

Data will be collected and statistically analysed.

DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS PROCEDURE

All the data obtained from the participants will be kept confidential.

Both hard and soft copies will be maintained. The data will be stored

in excel sheets for analysis. Graph pad or SPSS software will be used

for analysis.

The data will be entered in Excel sheets.

The data will be measured in terms of six-minute walk test and

handgrip strength.

Differential analysis for two outcome measures will be done as

appropriate.

Data will be tested for normal distribution. An unpaired T test will be

used for analysis if the data passes normality tests, or else

Mann-Whittney U test will be used if the data fails to pass normality

test.