The Association between time spent in performing physical activity and physical function in outpatients with type 2 diabetes who may have diabetic neuropathy

Abstract Aims To determine the relationship between physical activity time and physical function according to the Japanese Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetes, which recommended 150 min of activity for outpatients with type 2 diabetes who may have diabetic neuropathy. Methods We examined a cross-sectional study with 79 outpatients with Type 2 diabetes participated. A short version, Japanese language edition of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to evaluate physical activity. Isometric knee extensor strength, grip strength, maximum 10-m walking speed, the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument score, and the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Each evaluation item was compared between time spent performing physical activity ≥150 min group and Results The ≥150 min group had significantly higher isometric knee extensor strength than the Conclusions Among the patients with type 2 diabetes who may have diabetic neuropathy, those who performed physical activity for ≥150 min per week were suggested to have higher physical function than those with