Table 1.
Functional limitation in older people with type 2 diabetes in Fuzhou City.
| Dimension | Item | Normal | Impaired | Impaired rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| PSMS (scores) 6.20 ± 1.10 | Dressing | 1976 (98.0) | 40 (2.0) | 104 (5.2) |
| Grooming | 1977 (98.1) | 39 (1.9) | ||
| Feeding | 1980 (98.2) | 36 (1.8) | ||
| Physical ambulation | 1942 (96.3) | 74 (3.7) | ||
| Toilet | 1953 (96.9) | 63 (3.1) | ||
| Bathing | 1942 (96.3) | 74 (3.7) | ||
| IADL (scores) 8.71 ± 2.49 | Ability to use telephone | 1935 (96.0) | 81 (4.0) | 242 (12.0) |
| Shopping | 1869 (92.7) | 147 (7.3) | ||
| Food preparation | 1869 (92.7) | 147 (7.3) | ||
| Housekeeping | 1839 (91.2) | 177 (8.8) | ||
| Laundry | 1838 (91.2) | 178 (8.8) | ||
| Mode of transporation | 1899 (94.2) | 117 (5.8) | ||
| Responsibility for own medications | 1921 (95.3) | 95 (4.7) | ||
| Ability to handle finances | 1907 (94.6) | 109 (5.4) | ||
| ADL (scores) 14.91 ± 3.38 | 1766 (87.6) | 250 (12.4) |
PSMS refers to “physical self-maintenance scale,” IADL refers to “instrumental activities of daily living,” and ADL refers to “activities of daily living”. The scores of PSMS, IADL, and ADL were summarized as mean ± standard deviation; and ADL, PSMS and IADL were defined as “impaired” if the summary scores exceeded 14, 6, and 8, respectively.