Impact of Daily Step Count on Diabetes Management and Complications Among Elderly Individuals - Jiangsu Province, China, 2020-2022

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: Current literature underscores the significance of appropriate physical activity in managing diabetes, primarily utilizing self-reported data. Yet, the impact of objectively measured physical activity in older diabetic populations remains unclear. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: Our research on elderly diabetic patients indicated a correlation between an increased number of daily steps and improved metabolic profiles, as well as a decrease in the incidence of cardiovascular complications. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE?: Elevated daily step counts may confer significant benefits to elderly individuals with diabetes. The use of devices to monitor these steps could serve as a potent cardiovascular marker, and hold great potential as a screening or intervention tool in community-oriented settings.