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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026

Association Between Daily Steps Measured by Accelerometry and Diabetes in ELSA-Brasil Participants.

Matheus Hortélio, Maria da Conceição Chagas de Almeida, Sheila Maria Alvim de Matos, Cristiano Penas Seara Pitanga, Ciro Oliveira Queiroz, Francisco José Gondim Pitanga

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Matheus HortélioPostgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Multidisciplinary Institute for Rehabilitation and Health, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador 40110-170, BA, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0006-5108-9502
Maria da Conceição Chagas de AlmeidaGonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil.
Sheila Maria Alvim de MatosInstitute of Collective Health, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador 40110-040, BA, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-2080-9213
Cristiano Penas Seara PitangaDepartment of Physical Education, Catholic University of Salvador (UCSAL), Salvador 41740-090, BA, Brazil.
Ciro Oliveira QueirozDepartment of Physiology and Human Sciences, Southwest Bahia State University (UESB), Jequié 45205-490, BA, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-3596-6062
Francisco José Gondim PitangaPostgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Multidisciplinary Institute for Rehabilitation and Health, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador 40110-170, BA, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-1033-8684

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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and alterations in lipid and protein metabolism. Daily step count, measured using accelerometers integrated into wearable devices with artificial intelligence support, represents an important indicator of physical activity for the prevention and management of DM when performed regularly at a minimum daily volume.

objectiveWe aimed to investigate the association between daily step count and DM and to determine the daily step cutoff point necessary to provide a protective effect among participants in the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (LSAH).

methodsWe performed a cross-sectional study that analyzed data from Wave 3 (2016-2018), including 12,636 participants. DM was the dependent variable, assessed by laboratory tests, and daily step count was the independent variable, measured by accelerometry. Associations were assessed using logistic regression, with odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

resultsA significant association was observed between daily step count and DM (OR = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.70-0.83). A cutoff point of 6880 steps/day was identified, with an area under the ROC curve of 0.58 (95% CI: 0.57-0.59).

conclusionDaily step count appears to be associated with a protective effect against DM.

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AccelerometryDiabetes MellitusExerciseAdultBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle Agedaccelerometercohort studydaily stepsdiabetesepidemiology

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