LIFESTYLE AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY OF ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE HEALTH IN MOTION PROJECT

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v13.e3.a2025.id2733

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Functional status, Elderly

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic condition of complex etiology. Given the prevalence of DM, evaluating lifestyle indicators and functional capacity contributes to the implementation of Physical Activity (PA) programs for better control and parallel health gains. The objective is to analyze the lifestyle indicators and functional capacity of people living with DM. Sociodemographic data, readiness for PA (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire - PAR-Q); level of PA (International Physical Activity Questionnaire - IPAQ - short version); barriers, anthropometric indicators, body mass index (BMI), abdominal waist (AC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) were analyzed. Functional tests (FT): 6-minute walk (6MWT), flexibility/cm (FLEX); lower limb strength (LMSFII); upper limb strength (ULMSF) and abdominal endurance (AR). 35 individuals participated, aged 60.1 ± 10.6, time since diagnosis 18.2 ± 9.1. Of these, 91.4% were considered unfit for PA, 85.7% insufficiently active and 65.7% reported the main barrier of fear of injury. BMI 31.6 ± 6.4; AC 106.6±15.1 and WHR 0.9±0.2. TF: average TC6 of 195.5 ± 168.1 distance/meters; FLEX 9.7 ± 9.9 cm; FMMII 7.1 ± 6.1 rep; FMMSS 12.1 ± 7.4 rep and RA average of 8.5 ± 12.6 rep. The population with DM showed physical inactivity and low functional capacity, highlighting the importance of PA programs to improve metabolic control and prevent DM complications.

Author Biographies

Daniela Baquiega Pessoa, Universidade Federal de Jataí- UFJ

Bacharel em Enfermagem pela Universidade Federal de Jataí (UFJ); Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública com ênfase em Saúde da Família pelo Centro de Ensino CEEN Educacional e Mestranda pelo Programa de Pós- Graduação em Biociência Animal da Universidade Federal de Jataí (UFJ).

Débora Vanessa Santos Dias Costa, Universidade Federal de Jataí - UFJ

He has a degree in Mathematics (2017) from the Federal University of Tocantins - UFT. She participated as a scholarship holder in the extension project of the Institutional Teaching Initiation Scholarship Program (PIBID), in the period 2014 - 2017. She worked as a regent teacher at CEM Rui Barbosa (2018) and at Escola Espírita André Luiz (2019). Currently, he is a Physiotherapy student at the Federal University of Jataí-UFJ, participant of the extension project entitled Study and Research Group on Exercise and Nutrition - GEPEN, participated in the Scientific Initiation (IC) in the year 2021-2022 and is currently a participant of Technological Initiation (IT).

Federal University of Goiás

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Jatobá Campus - University City

BR 364, km 195, nº 3800

CEP 75801-615

Riachuelo Campus

Riachuelo Street, CP 03

CEP 75804-068

Telephones

(64) 3606 8202

(64) 3606 8203

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(64) 3606 8251

CNPJ: 35.840.659/0001-30

Mayara Bocchi Fernandes, Universidade Federal de Jataí - UFJ

He has a degree in Pharmacy from the State University of Londrina - UEL (2012-2017), a master's degree (2018-2019) and a doctorate (2020-2024) in Clinical and Laboratory Pathophysiology (UEL). Has experience in the areas of clinical microbiology, pharmacology, clinical immunology and hematology. He studies infectious microorganisms, chronic communicable diseases and cancer, using immunology, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques in his research practice. Furthermore, it also studies the teaching-learning process in Human Anatomy.

Federal University of Jataí

Addresses:

Jatobá Campus - University City

BR 364, km 195, nº 3800

CEP 75801-615

Riachuelo Campus

Riachuelo Street, CP 03

CEP 75804-068

Telephones

(64) 3606 8202

(64) 3606 8203

Communication Secretariat

(64) 3606 8251

CNPJ: 35.840.659/0001-30

Eduardo Vignoto Fernandes, Universidade Federal de Jataí - UFJ

Graduated in Physical Education, Bachelor's degree from the State University of Londrina - UEL (2005 - 2008) and Degree from Universidade Pitágoras Unopar (2016 - 2017). Specialist in Biology Applied to Health from UEL (2009). Master (2010 - 2012) and PhD (2012 - 2016) in Experimental Pathology from UEL - CAPES 7. He completed an internship during his doctorate at the University of Cincinnati. Adjunct Professor III Class C (level 2), linked to the Human and Comparative Anatomy Laboratory of the Biosciences Institute of the Federal University of Jataí (UFJ). Vice-coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Animal Bioscience at UFJ (PPGBA/UFJ) - CAPES 4, working in the field of Human, Animal and Environmental Health. Investigates the effects of chronic communicable diseases (HIV/AIDS) and non-communicable diseases (obesity, hypertension and diabetes) in relation to immunological parameters, body composition and physical capacity. It also studies the teaching-learning process in Human Anatomy.

Federal University of Jata´´i- UFJ

Addresses:

Jatobá Campus - University City

BR 364, km 195, nº 3800

CEP 75801-615

Riachuelo Campus

Riachuelo Street, CP 03

CEP 75804-068

Telephones

(64) 3606 8202

(64) 3606 8203

Communication Secretariat

(64) 3606 8251

CNPJ: 35.840.659/0001-30

Luiz Fernando Gouvêa-e-Silva, Universidade Federal de Jataí - UFJ

PhD in Tropical Diseases from the Federal University of Pará (2014), Master in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2006), Graduate in Physical Education from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2002). He is currently a Full Professor (Adjunct) at the Federal University of Jataí, in Jataí - GO. He is part of the teaching staff of the Human and Comparative Anatomy Laboratory (Human Anatomy and Functional Neuroanatomy). He has experience in the areas of morphophysiology and biochemistry applied to exercise, as well as training prescription and movement analysis. Coordinator of the Morphofunctional Health and Disease Study and Research Group (GEPEMSAD), linked to the lines: chronic non-communicable diseases and infections (HIV/Aids); therapeutic proposals for human health. Member of the Working Group on Physical Activity and Infectious Diseases of the Brazilian Society of Physical Activity and Health.

Federal University of Goiás

Addresses:

Jatobá Campus - University City

BR 364, km 195, nº 3800

CEP 75801-615

Riachuelo Campus

Riachuelo Street, CP 03

CEP 75804-068

Telephones

(64) 3606 8202

(64) 3606 8203

Communication Secretariat

(64) 3606 8251

CNPJ: 35.840.659/0001-30

David Michel de Oliveira, Universidade Federal de Jataí - UFJ

He has a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education (1996-2000), is a Specialist in Physical Exercise Science in Health and Personal Training (2001) and in Human and Exercise Physiology (2002), all from UNIFRAN. Master in Health Promotion from the University of Franca and PhD in Food and Nutrition from the Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), Campus Araraquara. He is currently Adjunct Professor IV Class C in the Department of Physical Education at the Institute of Health Sciences (ICS) at the Federal University of Jataí (UFJ), teaching the subjects of Nutrition and Biochemistry of Physical Exercise, Physical Education and Health, and Mandatory Internship in Academia and in Basic Health Units. Works in the lines of research: Physical Exercise, Nutrition and Metabolism, and Physical Exercise, Metabolic Diseases and populations with Special Conditions. He is a research professor at the Postgraduate Program in Animal Bioscience at UFJ (PPGBA/UFJ), in the area of ​​concentration "Human, Animal and Environmental Health", developing the line of multidisciplinary research: Lifestyle, biomarkers and health indicators.

Federal University of Jataí

Addresses:

Jatobá Campus - University City

BR 364, km 195, nº 3800

CEP 75801-615

Riachuelo Campus

Riachuelo Street, CP 03

CEP 75804-068

Telephones

(64) 3606 8202

(64) 3606 8203

Communication Secretariat

(64) 3606 8251

CNPJ: 35.840.659/0001-30

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Published

2025-12-06

How to Cite

Baquiega Pessoa, D., Vanessa Santos Dias Costa, D., Bocchi Fernandes, M., Vignoto Fernandes, E., Fernando Gouvêa-e-Silva, L., & Michel de Oliveira, D. (2025). LIFESTYLE AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY OF ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE HEALTH IN MOTION PROJECT. Revista Interfaces: Saúde, Humanas E Tecnologia, 13(3), 5937–5948. https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v13.e3.a2025.id2733

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