Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Changes in Type 2 Diabetes

What is it about?

This study investigated the impact of behavioral counseling on physical activity and sedentary time in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The study found that changes in physical fitness and cardiovascular risk profile were associated with changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior. The study also suggests that even modest increments in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity may have a clinically meaningful impact.

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Why is it important?

This research is important because it provides valuable insights into the role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in improving physical fitness and cardiometabolic risk profile in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The study shows that even modest increments in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and decreases in sedentary time (SEDtime) can have a clinically meaningful impact on these outcomes. Key Takeaways: 1. Increases in MVPA and decreases in SEDtime contribute to improvements in physical fitness and cardiovascular risk profile. 2. Even modest increments in MVPA and reallocating SEDtime to light-intensity physical activity (LPA) may contribute to improved outcomes. 3. Behavioral counseling targeting both MVPA and SEDtime is more effective in promoting sustained behavior change than interventions focusing only on physical activity.