Association between TUG and Anthropometric Values, Vibration Perception Threshold, FHSQ and 15-D in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Abstract

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease and it is characterized by reduced insulin sensitivity and/or impaired insulin production. It affects approximately 415 million people worldwide and involves a variety of complications. DM has a number of complications, including diabetic neuropathy. All of these complications can have effects on body composition, vibration perception threshold (VPT), foot health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between the Timed Up and Go (TUG), VPT, Foot Health Status Questionnaire and 15-D Questionnaire in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Methodology: A total of 90 T2DM patients (56 men and 34 women) were evaluated on their body composition, VPT, the foot health status through the FHSQ, the HRQoL was evaluated through the 15-D Questionnaire and the TUG test was performed. Results: Statistically significant associations were found between TUG and lean and fat mass, VPT, the sections “General Foot Health” and “Physical Activity” in the FHSQ questionnaire, and the 15D total score and its sections “Mobility” and “Depression”. Conclusions: There is a moderate direct correlation between the Timed Up and Go and the fat mass percentage and the vibration perception threshold. Moreover, there is a moderate inverse correlation between Timed Up and Go and fat-free mass, foot health and health-related quality of life in T2DM patients. Therefore, Timed Up and Go can be a tool to assist clinicians in monitoring and managing T2DM patients.

Vibration Perception Threshold and Related Factors for Balance Assessment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

“…In Bergin’s study [ 47 ], vibration perception was increased in the patients with peripheral neuropathies, and there was a significant correlation between vibration sense and body sway. The results of our study are consistent with the results of previous studies for diabetic patients, which suggested that DPN assessed with various kinds of measurements was associated with postural steadiness and functional balance [ 14 , 29 , 48 , 49 , 50 ].…”

Association between Agility, Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression, and Anthropometric Variables in Physically Active Older Adult Women with Depression

“…These results agree with the association between TUG and height that was reported in the current study, but contradict the relation between TUG and weight and BMI that was reported in this manuscript. Domínguez-Muñoz et al [ 53 ] found a small inverse correlation (r = −0.23) between TUG and height, and a small direct correlation (r = 0.25) for TUG and BMI. These authors found a non-significant association between TUG and weight, which is the only disagreement with the present study, obviating the relation between TUG and WHR that these authors did not study.…”

Association between 30-s Chair Stand-Up Test and Anthropometric Values, Vibration Perception Threshold, FHSQ, and 15-D in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

“…Furthermore, the exclusion criteria were as follows: (a) people diagnosed with type 1 DM, (b) people for whom high-intensity exercises are contraindicated or people suffering from any condition (like retinopathy, musculoskeletal injuries, significant equilibrium issues, or an increased risk of thrombus) that contraindicates such exercises, (c) people under psychotropic or neurotoxic treatment or exposed to neurotoxins (e.g., from industrial accidents or contact with toxic residues), (d) people receiving radiation therapy, (e) people under high risk of nondiabetic neuropathy (such as HIV, alcoholism, or uremia), (f) people highly exposed to whole-body vibration at work, and (g) people having participated in previous whole-body vibration studies. The data for the sample characterization can be found in Table 1 of the article by Domínguez-Muñoz et al [28]. Prior to the start of participant recruitment, a sample size estimation was conducted.…”

“…Although previous studies have reported the relationship between anthropometrics, FHSQ, 15-D questionnaire, and VPT with other tests such as the timed up and go test (TUG) in T2DM patients [ 28 ], no studies have analyzed the relationship between these assessments and the 30-s chair stand-up test. Thus, this study aimed to explore the possible relationships between the 30-s chair stand-up test and anthropometrics, 15-D questionnaire, FHSQ, and VPT in patients with T2DM.…”