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Heart rate variability based on risk stratification for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Julia Silva-E-Oliveira1, Pâmela Marina Amélio1, Isabela Lopes Laguardia Abranches1
1Instituto Federal do Sudeste de Minas Gerais, Barbacena, MG, Brazil.
Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
|August 3, 2017
Summary
Individuals at high risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibit reduced heart rate variability (HRV). This finding suggests HRV may serve as an indicator for diabetes risk.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Health
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global health concern.
- Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects autonomic nervous system function.
- Reduced HRV is associated with various chronic diseases, including diabetes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between T2DM risk and HRV.
- To compare HRV across different risk strata for T2DM.
Main Methods:
- Assessed T2DM risk using the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score in 130 adults.
- Measured HRV via RR series analysis using a Polar S810i® heart-rate monitor.
- Analyzed both linear and nonlinear HRV indexes.
Main Results:
- Participants with higher T2DM risk demonstrated significantly lower HRV.
- Both linear and nonlinear HRV indexes were diminished in higher-risk groups.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with high risk for T2DM possess lower heart rate variability.
- HRV may be a potential biomarker for T2DM risk assessment.
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