Diabetes Hits More Than Senses
Type 2 diabetes causes eye, kidney, nerve, and vessel problems. These issues lower quality of life for patients. Sensory loss gets most attention. Motor effects stay understudied. This study published in the Journal of Diabetology compares handgrip strength in diabetics and nondiabetics.
Simple Test in Outpatient Setting
Researchers picked 54 diabetic patients from a rural Kerala hospital outpatient department. They took the next 54 nondiabetic patients as controls. Groups matched in age, gender, and BMI. They used a Jamar dynamometer for handgrip strength in both arms. Paired t-test checked group differences.
Grip Weaker in Diabetics
Diabetics had much lower handgrip strength than controls. The p-value was under 0.001. HbA1c linked negatively to grip—R=-0.33 in females and R=-0.39 in males. Right and left arm differences held on t-test with p<0.001.
Motor Loss Calls for Rehab
Diabetes harms motor function too, not just senses. Grip loss may cut daily function. Physical rehab teams can help early. This boosts patient life quality.
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Key highlights
- 54 T2D patients showed lower handgrip strength than 54 matched controls (p<0.001).
- Groups matched on age, gender, and BMI for fair comparison.
- HbA1c correlates negatively with grip (R=-0.33 females, R=-0.39 males).
- Right and left arm strength differences significant on paired t-test (p<0.001).
- Early rehab may improve function and quality of life in diabetics.
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Philip AM, Saha S, John JO, Esparza F. Comparison of Differences in Handgrip Strength between Diabetic and Non-diabetic Patients in Central Kerala: An Analytical Study. Journal of Diabetology. 2025;17(1):34-39. doi: https://doi.org/10.4103/jod.jod_87_25
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Rural Kerala study of 54 T2D patients shows significantly lower handgrip strength vs controls (p<0.001), correlating negatively with HbA1c (R=-0.33 females, -0.39 males).
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