European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Background and Objectives-

Diabetes mellitus is a slowly growing epidemic of the global world; with the morbidity and mortality associated with it, the knowledge of the disease is ever evolving. Handgrip strength is a simple non-invasive technique for detection of muscle strength. Association of handgrip strength with glycaemic levels and other anthropometric parameters provides an early pavement for detection of individuals at risk of diabetes mellitus. The current study aims at comparing handgrip strength among impaired glucose tolerance individuals as compared to healthy individuals.

Materials and Methods

The current study is a hospital based cross-sectional study conducted at Chigateri government hospital and Bapuji hospital attached to JJM Medical College, Davangere. Study was conducted from February 2023 to July 2023 after taking written informed consent from all participants.  A total of 94 subjects; 48 individuals having impaired glucose tolerance and 48 individuals with normal blood glucose were taken as study population. Handgrip strength was measured in both hands with Digital Hand Dynamometer. Average of 3 readings was taken. All individuals aged above 18 years and who fall in category of IGT according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines.

Results

A total of 96 individuals were in the study population, 48 were in IGT group and 48 were normal controls. The mean age in IGT group was 55.89 years with ± 8.92 years. Handgrip strength was weak in 25 individuals in right hand and 33 individuals in left hand among IGT group. Blood sugar level had an inverse relationship with handgrip strength amongst IGT group and was statistical significant (p-value – 0.000).

Conclusion