A comparison of physical activity, muscle strength and sleep between people with type 2 diabetes in Kuwait and the UK: a cross sectional study

Al Ozairi, E., Al Saeed, D., AlRoudhan, D., Voase, N., Pell, J. , Ho, F. K., Abdulla, M. and Gray, S. R. (2022) A comparison of physical activity, muscle strength and sleep between people with type 2 diabetes in Kuwait and the UK: a cross sectional study. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 13, 1067227. (doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1067227) (PMID:36568114) (PMCID:PMC9773192)

Abstract

Background: The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence of low muscle strength and to evaluate physical activity and sleep characteristics in people with type 2 diabetes in Kuwait. Additionally, equivalent data from the UK Biobank cohort were compared. Methods: People with type 2 diabetes from the UK Biobank (n = 23,570) and Kuwaiti cohorts (n = 3,135) were included in this cross-sectional study. Self-reported sleep, physical activity, and muscle strength were compared between the cohorts, using linear and logistic regression, with adjustments for age, sex, and duration of diabetes. Results: Physical activity levels (−937 (−1,097, −851) Met-min/week: standardized B-coefficient −0.42 (−0.47, −0.37)) and grip strength (3.2 (−3.58, −2.82) kg: standardized B-coefficient (−0.29 (−0.32, −0.26)) were lower in the Kuwaiti cohort, and the odds of having short sleep (OR 1.32 (1.19,1.46), being classed as inactive (OR 8.70 (7.59, 9.98), and having muscle weakness (OR 1.88 (1.69, 2.09) were higher. These analyses were adjusted for age, sex, and duration of diabetes. Conclusions: The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence of low muscle strength and to evaluate physical activity and sleep characteristics in people with type 2 diabetes in Kuwait. Additionally, equivalent data from the UK Biobank cohort were compared.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Pell, Professor Jill and Gray, Professor Stuart and Ho, Dr Frederick
• Authors: Al Ozairi, E., Al Saeed, D., AlRoudhan, D., Voase, N., Pell, J., Ho, F. K., Abdulla, M., and Gray, S. R.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Public Health
• Journal Name: Frontiers in Endocrinology
• Publisher: Frontiers Media
• ISSN: 1664-2392
• ISSN (Online): 1664-2392
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 Al Ozairi, Alsaeed, Al Roudhan, Voase, Pell, Ho, Abdulla and Gray.
• First Published: First published in Frontiers in Endocrinology 13:1067227
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license