Özet:

A B S T R A C T Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a degenerative disease that has globally increased prevalence annually 1 . Impaired functional capacity due to poor blood sugar control and presence of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction. Six minute walk test is a method that is widely used in the assessment of functional capacity in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.ObjectiveTo evaluate factors that are associated with functional capacity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.Methods This is an analytic observational study with a cross sectional design. Fourty patients who had been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus was assessed by six minute walk test. Chi square and logistic regression analysis was perform by using SPSS 25. Results Six minute walk test correlated significantly with Ancle Brachial Index scores (p = 0.016) and Body Mass Index (p = 0.03) Conclusion Ancle Brachial Index Score and Body Mass Index are factors associated with functional capacity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Anahtar Kelimeler: