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Community-Based Exercise and Lifestyle Program Improves Health Outcomes in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

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  • Morwenna Kirwan

    (Faculty of Medicine, Health & Human Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia)

  • Christine L. Chiu

    (Faculty of Medicine, Health & Human Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia)

  • Mellissa Hay

    (Diabetes NSW & ACT, Glebe, NSW 2037, Australia)

  • Thomas Laing

    (Diabetes NSW & ACT, Glebe, NSW 2037, Australia)

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of Beat It —a community-based exercise and lifestyle intervention—in improving anthropometric and physical fitness outcomes in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Australians with T2DM who were aged 60 years or older were included. These individuals were enrolled in Beat It , a twice-weekly supervised group exercise and education program conducted over 8 weeks. Anthropometric measurements and physical fitness parameters were assessed at baseline and completion. Physical fitness measures were then compared to validated criterion standards of fitness levels required by older adults to remain physically independent into later life. Results: A total of 588 individuals were included in the study. At baseline, a substantial proportion of the cohort had physical fitness measures that were below the standard for healthy independent living for their gender and age. Significant improvements in waist circumference and physical fitness were observed post program and resulted in an increase in the number of participants who met the standard for healthy independent living. Conclusions: Participation in Beat It improved important health outcomes in older adults with T2DM. A longer-term follow-up is needed to determine whether these positive changes were maintained beyond the delivery of the program.

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  • Morwenna Kirwan & Christine L. Chiu & Mellissa Hay & Thomas Laing, 2021. "Community-Based Exercise and Lifestyle Program Improves Health Outcomes in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-9, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:11:p:6147-:d:570121
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    1. Lauren Hurst & Morwenna Kirwan & Vita Christie & Cara Cross & Sam Baylis & Liam White & Kylie Gwynne, 2024. "The Effect of Community-Based Exercise on Health Outcomes for Indigenous Peoples with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(3), pages 1-15, March.
    2. Liam White & Morwenna Kirwan & Vita Christie & Lauren Hurst & Kylie Gwynne, 2024. "The Effectiveness of Clinician-Led Community-Based Group Exercise Interventions on Health Outcomes in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(5), pages 1-14, May.

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