| Keywords |
Older adults; Disabilities; Metabolic syndrome; Type-2 diabetes; Physical activity |
| Abstract |
This study aimed to investigate the impact of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and physical inactivity on the risk of type-2 diabetes (T2D) in older Korean adults with disabilities. This cross-sectional study included 88 participants (44 men, 40 women) from the 2005 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. MetS components included abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high fasting glucose, elevated triglycerides, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Physical activity was assessed using the international physical activity questionnaire and categorized as sufficient (>500 METs-min/week) or insufficient (<500 METs-min/week). The presence of T2D was determined using self-reported surveys and professional confirmation. A binary logistic regression analysis showed that physically inactive individuals with MetS had a significantly higher risk of T2D (odds ratio, OR = 3.566, 95% confidence interval, CI = 1.081?11.765, p = .037) compared to individuals without MetS (OR = 1) after adjusting for all the covariates included in this study. These findings highlight the importance of promoting physical activity and healthy nutrition in older adults with disabilities as a preventive measure against T2D. |