Table 3.
Differences between those adhering and not adhering to PA guidelines. Values are expressed as mean ± SD, median (IQR) or percentages. aMann-Whitney test; bStudent’s t test; cPearson’s chi-square test. Abbreviations: MVPA, moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity; HbA1c, glycated haemoglobin; BG, blood glucose; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; BMI, body mass index
| Variable | > 150 min (n = 23) | < 150 min (n = 49) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total MVPA in 10-min bouts (min/day) | 55.0 (IQR 41.3–68.3) | 22.6 (IQR 11.5–30.7) | < 0.001a |
| Daily average of sedentary time (h/day) | 8.6 ± 1.31 | 8.3 ± 1.65 | 0.328b |
| Male/female (%) | 16.7 / 15.3 | 30.6 / 37.5 | 0.564c |
| Age (years) | 32.8 (IQR 28.2–44.2) | 40 (IQR 33.9–48.3) | 0.111a |
| Diabetes duration (years) | 14.9 ± 10.98 | 19.4 ± 11.70 | 0.132b |
| HbA1C (%) | 7.3 ± 1.08 | 8.4 ± 1.24 | 0.001b |
| Total insulin (units) | 39.7 (IQR 32.7–57.9) | 47.1 (IQR 37.0–59.4) | 0.230a |
| BG average (mmol/L) | 8.1 ± 1.72 | 9.5 ± 2.12 | 0.007b |
| Number of hypoglycaemic episodes | 5 (IQR 3.0–7.0) | 2 (IQR 1.0–4.0) | 0.004a |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 4.5 ± 0.56 | 4.7 ± 0.86 | 0.424b |
| LDL cholesterol (mmol/L) | 2.3 ± 0.58 | 2.5 ± 0.82 | 0.427b |
| HDL cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.8 ± 0.42 | 1.6 ± 0.44 | 0.180b |
| Triglycerides (mmol/L) | 0.8 (IQR 0.7–0.9) | 1.0 (IQR 0.7–1.3) | 0.060a |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 136.5 ± 16.90 | 136.4 ± 13.51 | 0.968b |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 75 (IQR 66.0–88.0) | 75 (IQR 68.0–82.0) | 0.858a |
| Weight (kg) | 72.3 (IQR 65.1–79.1) | 79.2 (IQR 67.9–96.1) | 0.023a |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.5 (IQR 22.5–26.3) | 27 (IQR 23.4–31.4) | 0.032a |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 79.2 (IQR 76.0–87.1) | 88.6 (IQR 80.4–101.0) | 0.006a |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 96.5 (IQR 93.3–100.9) | 101.2 (IQR 96.7–112.3) | 0.005a |
| % Body fat | 26.8 (IQR 15.4–30.6) | 28.6 (IQR 23.2–37.3) | 0.122a |
| Fat mass (kg) | 19.6 (IQR 11.2–21.5) | 21.6 (IQR 17.2–31.3) | 0.032a |