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Sporting activity and hyperglycemia in middle-aged men

I J Perry1, S G Wannamethee, M K Walker

  • 1Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, United Kingdom.

Diabetes Care
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Regular sports participation in middle-aged men is linked to lower rates of hyperglycemia. Frequent engagement in sporting activity may reduce the risk of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Hyperglycemia, a precursor to diabetes, affects a significant portion of the middle-aged population.
  • Lifestyle factors, including physical activity, are crucial in managing metabolic health.
  • Understanding the impact of sporting activity on hyperglycemia is vital for preventative health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between self-reported frequency of sporting activity and hyperglycemia prevalence.
  • To analyze this relationship in a large cohort of middle-aged British men.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 7617 middle-aged men from the British Regional Heart Study.
  • Participants self-reported frequency of sporting activity: none, occasional, or frequent.

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  • Hyperglycemia defined as nonfasting glucose level ≥ 7.8 mM; physician-diagnosed diabetes excluded.

    • Main Results:

    • Frequent sporting activity was associated with a significantly reduced prevalence of hyperglycemia (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.4-0.85) compared to no activity.
    • Occasional sporting activity showed a non-significant trend towards reduced hyperglycemia (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.6-1.2).
    • The association between frequent sporting activity and lower hyperglycemia prevalence was independent of BMI, smoking, blood pressure, and other factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Frequent participation in sporting activities is inversely associated with hyperglycemia in middle-aged men.
    • Promoting regular sports engagement may be a key strategy for reducing hyperglycemia and the risk of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).