How Hand Grip Strength Relates to Blood Sugar Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complications,

Registration Number: CTRI/2025/05/086668

Lead Sponsor: SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Brief Summary: •**Need the study****:**

Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) continues to rise globally, withchronic hyperglycemia leading to significant complications. While glycemiccontrol remains a primary focus in diabetes management, there is growingevidence that physical strength, particularly hand grip strength, may beassociated with metabolic health. Hand grip strength is a simple, non-invasivemeasure that reflects overall muscle function, which could potentially serve asa marker for glycemic control. However, the relationship between hand gripstrength and glycemic control in the chronic T2DM population remainsunderexplored. This observational study aims to fill this gap by assessingwhether lower hand grip strength correlates with poorer glycemic control inindividuals with T2DM. Understanding this relationship could provide newinsights into how physical strength relates to diabetes outcomes andcomplications. Additionally, it could lead to more effective screeningstrategies and interventions for improving diabetes management. Ultimately,this study could contribute to better patient outcomes by emphasizing theimportance of muscle health in chronic disease management.

•**AIM**:

To evaluate the relationshipbetween the hand grip strength and the glycemic control, as determined with thehelp of HaemoglobinA1c (HbA1c) test and hand dynamometer, in adults aged 18 and above withchronic Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 193

Inclusion Criteria

Participants of all genders will be included Adults aged 18 and above will be included in study, who volunteer to participate in the study.
Diagnosed chronic type 2 diabetes mellitus adults.
Participants who are able to hold hand dynamometer.

Exclusion Criteria

Visually impaired Cognitively impaired Any painful conditions in upper extremity Any palmar skin diseases Neuromuscular condition that affect the hand grip strength Burns or scars in the palm region Participants on religious fasting period.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary Outcome Measures:	One time assessemnt
Hand Dynamometer : Hand grip strength	One time assessemnt
The haemoglobin A1c test : Level of glucose control	One time assessemnt

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary Outcome Measure:	Height

Trial Locations

Locations (1): SRM Medical College and Research Centre
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Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India
SRM Medical College and Research Centre
🇮🇳Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India
Dr T S Veeragoudhaman PT
Principal investigator
9500375408
veeragot@srmist.edu.in