Browsing Conference Papers by Author "Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U."

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Contribution of physical activity and sedentary behaviour to glycaemic status in urban women

Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Silva, A.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Somasundaram, N.; Atukorala, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Assosiation, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Physical activity plays a significant role in the development of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and the role of sedentary behaviour is gaining importance. This association may exist even in persons meeting exercise ...
Effectiveness of a lifestyle modification programme in reducing cardiometabolic risk markers in urban Sri Lankan women with pre- diabetes

Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Silva, A.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Atukorala, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2015)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Prediabetes increases cardlometabolic risk. Our aim was to develop and assess the effectiveness of a lifestyle modification programme in reducing cardiometabolic risk markers in newly diagnosed ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus, nutrition and lifestyle in urban Sri Lankan women

Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Silva, A.; Atukorala, S.; Somasundaram, N.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickramasinghe, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

AIMS: Data on population specific patterns of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) is essential for the design of effective intervention strategies. The aim of this study was to assess KAP regarding type 2 diabetes ...
Measures of body fat in diabetic and non-diabetic females

Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Silva, A.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Somasundaram, N.; Atukorala, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Increased body fat (BF) predisposes to obesity linked co-morbidities, including diabetes. Data on body fat percentage in Sri Lankan adult populations are limited. Aim of this study was to assess ...
Relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and body composition among 11-13 year-old adolescent girls in Colombo

Dabare, H. P. M.; Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Lanerolle-Dias, M.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Jayawardena, R.; Hills, A.P.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickremasinghe, V.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Physical activity (PA) is essential in reducing the risk of obesity. This study aimed to identify the relationship between the intensity of PA and body composition among 11-13 year-old adolescent ...
Relationship between objectively measured physical activity, sedentary behaviour and body mass index among 11-13 year-old adolescents in Colombo

Dabare, H.P.M.; Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Lanerolle-Dias, M.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Jayawardena, R.; Hills, A.P.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickramasinghe, V.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Inadequate physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) are attributed to the high prevalence of adolescent obesity in the world. This study aimed to identify the relationship between PA ...

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