About this trial
The aim of this study was to investigate respiratory muscle sarcopenia in individuals with diabet. The main question it aims to answer is:
What is the prevalence of respiratory muscle sarcopenia in patients with diabet? Participants body composition (bioelectrical impedance), hand grip strength (hand dynanometer), physical performance tests (5 repetition sit-and-stand test, 4-meter walk test, 6 minute walk test, Timed up-and-go test) and respiratory muscle strength were evaluated.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age between 18-65
Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Being clinically stable
Ability to adapt to tests (visual, cognitive, cooperative)
Disqualifiers
Those with neurological and/or musculoskeletal problems that may affect the study
Presence of severe joint contracture or painful ulcers that may affect muscle strength measurement and walking
Presence of serious infection or sepsis
Having a known additional rheumatological disease diagnosis
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed