Cardiovascular health parameters measured were brachial blood pressure, heart rate variability, and arterial stiffness.ĭiabetic PAD patients spent more time in sedentary behavior (P=0.001, effect size 0.234) and less time in light (P=0.003, ES=0.206) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (P<0.001, ES=0.258) than non-diabetic PAD patients. Physical function assessment included the 6-min walk test, handgrip strength test and short physical performance battery.
Physical activity levels were objectively measured by using an accelerometer, and time spent in sedentary (0-100 counts/min), light (101-1040 counts/min) and moderate to vigorous (≥1041 counts/min) physical activity was obtained. To analyze the effect of diabetes on physical activity level, physical function and cardiovascular health parameters in patients with PAD and claudication symptoms.Ĭross-sectional study of 267 PAD patients, 146 without and 121 with diabetes. The effect of diabetes on daily physical activity level and cardiovascular function in PAD patients is poorly known. Diabetes has been considered a major risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD).
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