What is already known about this topic?: The majority of Chinese patients with diabetes failed to achieve the level of physical activity recommended by clinical guidelines.
What is added by this report?: The prevalence of low-level physical activity was found to be greater in individuals diagnosed with diabetes. It was observed that patients with a protracted duration of diabetes demonstrated a propensity to participate in lower levels of physical activity compared to those with a shorter disease trajectory. The likelihood of engaging in low-level physical activity associated with diabetes was higher in rural inhabitants, those with medium-tier education, employed individuals, and individuals who had longer sleep durations.
What are the implications for public health practice?: Developing strategies and interventions to encourage greater involvement of Chinese diabetic patients in physical activity is essential. However, these strategies must take population characteristics into account.
Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus; Influencing Factors; Physical Activity.
Copyright and License information: Editorial Office of CCDCW, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2023.