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ArticleNutrients2025

The Power of Movement: Linking Physical Activity with Nutritional Health and Blood Sugar Balance in a Dalmatian Type 2 Diabetic Population.

Josipa Radić, Andrej Belančić, Hana Đogaš, Marijana Vučković, Tina Đogaš, Leida Tandara, Marina Grubić, Lucija Šolić Šegvić, Ivana Novak, Mislav Radić

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Article in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Josipa RadićDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Dialysis and Arterial Hypertension, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-2645-7597
Andrej BelančićDepartment of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-7848-6600
Hana ĐogašDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-2188-0006
Marijana VučkovićDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Dialysis and Arterial Hypertension, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.
Tina ĐogašDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Dialysis and Arterial Hypertension, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.
Leida TandaraDivision of Medical Laboratory Diagnostic, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.
Marina GrubićInstitute for Emergency Medicine of Split-Dalmatia County, 21000 Split, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-2781-6280
Lucija Šolić ŠegvićDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Dialysis and Arterial Hypertension, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.
Ivana NovakDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Dialysis and Arterial Hypertension, University Hospital of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.
Mislav RadićInternal Medicine Department, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-0350-6800

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European Regional Development Fund KK.01.1.1.04.0115.
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objectivesRegular physical activity (PA) and Mediterranean diet (MeDi) adherence independently improve glycemic control and clinical outcomes in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study examined the associations between PA, body composition (BC), MeDi adherence, and glycemic control in Dalmatian T2DM patients. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at the University Hospital of Split (November-December 2023) during an open call for T2DM patients. Data collected included blood/urine samples, blood pressure, BC, and anthropometrics. MeDi adherence and PA were assessed via the Mediterranean Diet Service Score and the International PA Questionnaire-Short Form.

resultsAmong 252 participants (median age: 67 years, IQR: 60-73; 51.6% women; median T2DM duration: 10 years, IQR: 6-20), PA levels were low (31.4%, N = 79), moderate (45.2%, N = 114), and high (23.4%, N = 59), with uniformly low MeDi adherence across groups. Low PA was associated with higher body mass index (BMI) and lower phase angle (PhA). PA negatively correlated with fat mass (FM; %) and visceral adiposity. Positive BMI predictors included FM (kg), total body water, visceral fat level, and PhA, while fat-free mass, intracellular water, and FM (%) were negative predictors. The estimated glomerular filtration rate was the only positive predictor of the total metabolic equivalent of the task score.

conclusionsPA enhances BC and metabolic health, but inadequate MeDi adherence limits these benefits in the T2DM population. To optimize glucose control and health outcomes, public health initiatives must emphasize MeDi adherence and a combination of aerobic and resistance training.

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Blood GlucoseDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diet, MediterraneanExerciseNutritional StatusAgedBody CompositionBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGlycemic ControlHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient ComplianceBlood Glucosebody compositionMediterranean dietphysical activitytype 2 diabetes mellitus

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