The impact of mental and somatic stressors on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a diary study

• Published in: PeerJ (San Francisco, CA) Vol. 9; p. e11579
• Main Authors: Poppe, Louise, De Paepe, Annick L., Van Ryckeghem, Dimitri M.L., Van Dyck, Delfien, Maes, Iris, Crombez, Geert
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States PeerJ. Ltd 18.06.2021; PeerJ, Inc; PeerJ Inc
• Subjects: Accelerometers; Adults; Analysis; Anxiety; Behavior; Chronic fatigue syndrome; Clinical trials; Diabetes; Diabetes and Endocrinology; Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent); Diabetes therapy; Diary; Education; Epidemiology; Lifestyles; Older people; Pain; Physical activity; Psychiatry and Psychology; Public Health; Questionnaires; Sedentary behaviour; Stress (Psychology); Stressors; Type 2 diabetes; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Within-subject variability; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Physical activity; Diary; Sedentary behaviour; Stressors; Within-subject variability

Adopting an active lifestyle is key in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Nevertheless, the majority of individuals with T2DM fails to do so. Additionally, individuals with T2DM are likely to experience mental (e.g., stress) and somatic (e.g., pain) stressors. Research investigating...