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Effect of Step Count Measurement on Glycemic Control: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Authors :
Saito R
Sze WT
Waki K
Enomoto S
Yamauchi T
Nangaku M
Ohe K
Source :
Studies in health technology and informatics [Stud Health Technol Inform] 2024 Jan 25; Vol. 310, pp. 549-553.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Although walking has proven efficacy for glycemic control, patients struggle to meet daily step goals. This secondary analysis investigated the effect of step count measurement rate on glycemic control. Patients with type 2 diabetes from eight hospitals in Japan participated in a 12-month randomized controlled trial. The intervention group received DialBetesPlus, a self-management support system that allowed patients to monitor step count using a pedometer. We divided the intervention group into two groups based on whether daily step count measurement rate (the percentage of days with pedometer use) increased or decreased during the last three months of the intervention (month 10-12), relative to the first three months of the intervention (month 1-3). Patients with a reduced measurement rate experienced a worsening in glycemic control, with between-group difference of 0.516% in the amount of change in HbA1c (p=0.012). We conclude that step count measurement may lead to a better glycemic profile.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-8365
Volume :
310
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Studies in health technology and informatics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38269869
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI231025