ABSTRACT
Objective To examine the relationship between physical activity and glycemic control among type 2 diabetic patients with a good compliance level in China. Methods A total of 1 272 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with a good compliance level were recruited from five community health centers in Nanjing Chemical Industry Administrative Zone from 2014 to 2016. Logistic regression models were used to examine the relationship between physical activity and glycemic control. Results In this cross-sectional study, 1 272 type 2 diabetic patients (596 men and 676 women) were recruited. The participants’ mean (standard deviation, SD) age was (64.63±9.04) years old. Male participants who achieved sufficient physical activity had the odds ratio (OR) of 2.11 (95%CI:1.17-3.18, P=0.013) for a tight glycemic control compared to their counterparts who had sufficient physical activity, after controling for the potential confounders, no significant association between physical activity and glycemic control status existed in women. Conclusions Physical activity is positively associated with glycemic control among male type 2 diabetic patients who had a good compliance level in Nanjing. Specific physical activity interventions should be implemented to type 2 diabetic patients