The Relationship Between Hand Muscle Strength and Balance in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

摘要

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the metabolic diseases characterized by an increase in chronic blood glucose levels. It has a high risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, and nervous system. Furthermore, the body cannot produce enough insulin. It would hamper the blood circulation and modify physical fitness, especially their body balance and muscle strength. Their muscle mass will decrease, which causes muscle weakness and fatigue. The condition can affect their daily life as well as their balance when they are walking. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between hand muscle strength and static balance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study involved 47 older people with type 2 diabetes mellitus using a cross-sectional study design. Hand muscle strength of the elderly was measured by using a handgrip dynamometer, while static balance was measured through a single-leg stance test with their eyes open. The data were analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis. The results showed that the hand muscle strength and static balance had a strong correlation with Alpha coronach=0,341 (p value=0,019) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, there is a significant relationship between hand muscle strength and balance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.