Functional parameters of the healthy elderly and elderly type 2 diabetes participants
| Parameters | Healthy elderly (n=119) | Type 2 diabetes (n=102) | Statistics (p Value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse (bpm) | 71.90±10.00 | 72.31±9.88 | NS |
| Blood pressure (mm Hg) | |||
| Systolic | 132.8±16.16 | 134.80±13.37 | NS |
| Diastolic | 75.24±11.24 | 75.61±10.87 | NS |
| Walk test (s/6 m) | 7.30±2.96 | 7.77±2.90 | NS |
| Hand grip (kg) | |||
| Right | 19.85±7.48 | 21.62±9.61 | NS |
| Left | 19.81±7.85 | 20.60±10.45 | NS |
| Clinical frailty score (1–7) | 2.69±1.43 | 3.23±1.13 | p=0.003 |
| Frailty index | 0.074±0.06 | 0.12±0.07 | p=0.0036 |
| PASE | 125.9±80.90 | 106.6±71.65 | p=0.074 |
NS, non-significant; PASE, Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly.