Loneliness Relates to Functional Mobility in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: The Look AHEAD Study
Joint Authors
Gorin, Amy A.
Rejeski, W. Jack
McCaffery, Jeanne M.
Anderson, Andrea
Coday, Mace
Johnson, Karen C.
Knowler, William C.
Myers, Candice A.
Steinberg, Helmut O.
Steptoe, Andrew
Espeland, Mark A.
Wing, Rena R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-10-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Abstract EN
Objective.
Little is known about the impact of loneliness on physical health among elderly individuals with diabetes.
Here, we examined the relationship of loneliness with disability, objective physical function, and other health outcomes in older individuals with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.
Method.
Data are drawn from the Look AHEAD study, a diverse cohort of individuals (ages 61–92) with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes measured 5–6 years after a 10-year weight loss randomized, controlled trial.
Results.
Loneliness scores were significantly associated with greater disability symptoms and slower 4-meter gait speed (ps<0.01).
Loneliness did not differ across treatment arms.
Discussion.
Overall, these results extend prior findings relating loneliness to disability and decreased mobility to older individuals with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
McCaffery, Jeanne M.& Anderson, Andrea& Coday, Mace& Espeland, Mark A.& Gorin, Amy A.& Johnson, Karen C.…[et al.]. 2020. Loneliness Relates to Functional Mobility in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: The Look AHEAD Study. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
McCaffery, Jeanne M.…[et al.]. Loneliness Relates to Functional Mobility in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: The Look AHEAD Study. Journal of Aging Research No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
McCaffery, Jeanne M.& Anderson, Andrea& Coday, Mace& Espeland, Mark A.& Gorin, Amy A.& Johnson, Karen C.…[et al.]. Loneliness Relates to Functional Mobility in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: The Look AHEAD Study. Journal of Aging Research. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1175134