Table 4 Functional disability assessment of the participants comparing patients with diabetes and without diabetes
Level of dependence/ independence of ADL | Non Diabetic | Diabetic | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 242 | n = 69 | ||
Mean/n | Mean/n | ||
SD/(%) | SD/(%) | ||
Basic activities (Barthel Index) | |||
Global mean | 91.93 ± 18.09 | 88.62 ± 19.64 | 0.190 |
Independence, n (%) | 183 (75.6) | 43 (62.3) | 0.033 |
Instrumental activities (Lawton and Brody Index): | |||
Global mean | 6.91 ± 1.94 | 6.12 ± 2.47 | 0.005 |
Independence to perform eight ADL n (%) | 153 (64.3) | 35 (50.7) | 0.050 |
Independence to perform instrumental ADL n (%): | |||
Ability to handle finances | 211 (87.6) | 55 (79.7) | 0.117 |
Shopping | 185 (77.1) | 48 (69.6) | 0.208 |
Responsibility for own medications, | 216 (90.0) | 55 (79.7) | 0.035 |
Food preparation | 183 (75.9) | 43 (62.3) | 0.031 |
Ability to use telephone | 232 (96.7) | 64 (92.8) | 0.174 |
Housekeeping | 208 (86.3) | 49 (71.0) | 0.006 |
Mode of transportation | 233 (96.7) | 62 (89.9) | 0.049 |
Laundry | 194 (80.5) | 46 (66.7) | 0.022 |