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Lower income, older age (≥65 years), and female gender are independently associated with physical inactivity in adults with type 2 diabetes.
If you are older, female, or have a low income, you may face barriers to exercise. Seek out community-based programs or low-cost activities like walking. Consult a healthcare provider for an individualized plan.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
In a multivariate logistic regression, age ≥ 65 years, female sex, and low income were independently associated with inactivity (Table 4).
Why this rating
Based on self-reported data from a cross-sectional survey (NHANES III), subject to recall bias.
Source
Diet and Exercise Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Karin M. Nelson et al. · Diabetes Care · 2002
DOI 10.2337/diacare.25.10.1722
cross_sectional · n=1480Cited 448×
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