Corelative Assessment of Hand Grip Strength and the Indian Diabetes Risk Score in Young and Middle-Aged Adults

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contents <p>Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) poses a significant public health<br>challenge in India, with increasing prevalence among younger and middle-aged<br>adults. Early identification of at-risk individuals is essential for timely intervention.<br>Hand Grip Strength (HGS), a simple and validated measure of muscular fitness, has<br>been suggested as a potential predictor of metabolic disorders, including T2DM. This<br>study aimed to explore the correlation between absolute HGS and the Indian<br>Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS), a widely used screening tool for undiagnosed T2DM.<br>Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sree Gokulam<br>Medical College and Research Foundation from March to December 2023. A total of<br>180 participants aged 18–49 years, including students and faculty, were recruited.<br>Anthropometric data, waist circumference, and HGS (measured using a TKK<br>dynamometer) were recorded. IDRS was calculated based on age, physical activity,<br>family history, and waist circumference. Absolute HGS was defined as the sum of the<br>maximum grip strength from both hands. Participants were grouped by age (18–24,<br>25–35, and 36–49 years), and Spearman’s correlation was used to assess the<br>relationship between HGS and IDRS.<br>Results: The highest mean HGS was observed in the 25–35 age group, while the<br>highest IDRS was noted in the 36–49 age group. However, no statistically significant<br>correlation was found between absolute HGS and IDRS across any age group (p ><br>0.05).<br>Conclusion: Although no significant association was observed, the study highlights<br>the potential value of combining physical and metabolic screening tools. Future<br>research should explore relative HGS and longitudinal risk prediction.</p>
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spellingShingle Corelative Assessment of Hand Grip Strength and the Indian Diabetes Risk Score in Young and Middle-Aged Adults
Dr Keba J
<p>Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) poses a significant public health<br>challenge in India, with increasing prevalence among younger and middle-aged<br>adults. Early identification of at-risk individuals is essential for timely intervention.<br>Hand Grip Strength (HGS), a simple and validated measure of muscular fitness, has<br>been suggested as a potential predictor of metabolic disorders, including T2DM. This<br>study aimed to explore the correlation between absolute HGS and the Indian<br>Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS), a widely used screening tool for undiagnosed T2DM.<br>Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sree Gokulam<br>Medical College and Research Foundation from March to December 2023. A total of<br>180 participants aged 18–49 years, including students and faculty, were recruited.<br>Anthropometric data, waist circumference, and HGS (measured using a TKK<br>dynamometer) were recorded. IDRS was calculated based on age, physical activity,<br>family history, and waist circumference. Absolute HGS was defined as the sum of the<br>maximum grip strength from both hands. Participants were grouped by age (18–24,<br>25–35, and 36–49 years), and Spearman’s correlation was used to assess the<br>relationship between HGS and IDRS.<br>Results: The highest mean HGS was observed in the 25–35 age group, while the<br>highest IDRS was noted in the 36–49 age group. However, no statistically significant<br>correlation was found between absolute HGS and IDRS across any age group (p ><br>0.05).<br>Conclusion: Although no significant association was observed, the study highlights<br>the potential value of combining physical and metabolic screening tools. Future<br>research should explore relative HGS and longitudinal risk prediction.</p>
title Corelative Assessment of Hand Grip Strength and the Indian Diabetes Risk Score in Young and Middle-Aged Adults
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16832973