Characteristics of somatic build and physical activity and evaluation of hand grip strength in patients with type 1 diabetes

Abstract

Introduction: In order to avoid hypoglycaemia, individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes usually limit their physical activity, which might lead to changes in somatic build and in the level of muscle strength. The aim of the study was to define somatic build, hand grip strength and physical activity in patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Keywords

• type 1 diabetes
• somatic build
• physical activity