Examination of Physical Fitness and Nutritional Status in Geriatric Individuals with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, vol.44, no.1, pp.36-53, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 44 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.1080/02703181.2025.2486133
- Journal Name: Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, AgeLine, CINAHL, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, SportDiscus
- Page Numbers: pp.36-53
- Keywords: geriatrics, nutrient intake, nutrition, physical fitness, Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Trakya University Affiliated: Yes
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.