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ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSULIN RESISTANCE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG ADULTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

Dr. Ayesha Amjad, Dr Sadia Rauf, Dr Sidra Iqbal

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has affected millions of people worldwide and this count continues to increase at an alarming rate. Aims and objectives: The main objective of the study is to analyse the relationship between insulin resistance and physical activity among adults with diabetes mellitus. Material and methods: This descriptive study was conducted in Health department Punjab during June 2018 to December 2018. The data was collected from 100 patients of diabetes mellitus. Data on sex, age, present physical activity, physical activity in earlier decades of life, smoking and drinking habits, and use of hypoglycemic drugs was collected from the questionnaire. Results: The data was collected from 100 patients. Men and women responding with “some” exercise in the past composed the largest group and had the youngest average age. Those whose exercise was “consistent” through earlier decades had the highest percentage of individuals who maintained physical activity in the present, approximately 10% to 15% higher than “some” or “none” among both men and women. Conclusion: It is concluded that Past physical activity was inversely associated with present insulin resistance. It is hoped that this study, focusing on the influence of physical activity at an early age on insulin resistance later in life.

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