Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Correlation of hand grip strength [A proxy of lean body mass] among adult males with impaired and normal fasting blood glucose levels.

Dr. Raj Vaishnavi A. R. , Dr. D. Selvam

Abstract :

Introduction: Hand grip strength is important for performing all day to day routine activities. The purpose of this test is to measure the maximum isometric strength of hand and forearm muscles. It is measured by handgrip dynamometer. Impaired fasting glucose individuals or prediabetes is a “pre–diagnosis” of Diabetes mellitus.1 Healthcare providers nowadays view the prediabetics as an important target population to prevent their transition to diabetes . Aim: To assess and correlate hand grip strength in adult males with impaired and normal fasting glucose levels. Materials and methods: Study population: 100 adult males [35 to 55 years] with healthy BMI [18.5–24.9]. Handgrip strength test performed in the dominant hand using hand hold dynamometer and the average of the three measurements taken as T max in terms of kg. Hand grip strength was compared and correlated among the prediabetics and normal fasting glucose level adults. Conclusion: The study demonstrates reduced handgrip strength even in the earlier stages of diabetes.

Keywords :

Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

Cite This Article:

CORRELATION OF HAND GRIP STRENGTH [A PROXY OF LEAN BODY MASS] AMONG ADULT MALES WITH IMPAIRED AND NORMAL FASTING BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS., Dr.Raj Vaishnavi A.R., Dr.D.Selvam INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-4 | April-2019

Number of Downloads : 354

References :