Examination of Physical Fitness and Nutritional Status in Geriatric Individuals with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Aims: The aim of our study is to examine the physical fitness and nutritional status of geriatric individuals with and without Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods: A total of 80 geriatric individuals, 40 with and 40 without Type 2 DM, aged 65-75, participated in the study. Geriatric individuals in both groups were evaluated with physical fitness tests and Mini Nutrition Assesment-Short Form (MNA-SF) was evaluated. Body mass index values (BMI) of the participants were calculated and their nutrition consumption was analyzed by taking 3-day nutrition consumption records. Results: The average age of the geriatric individuals participating in the study was 68.78 +/- 6.25. A statistically significant difference was found between the groups in terms of physical fitness, MNA-SF, BMI and energy-nutrient intake (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Geriatric individuals with Type 2 DM had worse physical fitness and nutritional status than those without Type 2 DM, but their protein intakes (gram/kilogram/day) were better than those without Type 2 DM