Aim: Our objective in this study is to demonstrate the relationship between blood glucose level and muscle strength, proprioception, balance-falling down and body composition in patients with type 2 diabetes. Material and Methods: 40 type 2 diabetic patients age between 35-65 years were included into the study. Fasting blood glucose, HbA1c and B12 vitamin levels were recorded from the patients' files. Leg muscle strength, proprioception of knee joint, balance and fall tests, body composition were evaluated. Results: Significant results found between left knee 60° flexion propcioception and HbA1c and between right knee 60° flexion propcioception with FPG (p=0.026, rs=0.352, p=0.047 rs=0.316). There was no significant relation between blood glucose levels with balance, muscle strength and body composition. Conclusion:We have found that diabetic patients have good leg muscle strength and knee proprioception, but while eyes were closed and when there is no visual input patients shown rapid lose of balance. According to this we came to the conclusion that their proprioceptions were affected in this way. We believe that the early addition of diabetic patient balance exercises to the treatment programs in this group will have a protective effect on future problems such as proprioception and balance disorders.
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