Stand up, walk around: simple breaks may cut diabetes risk in south asians
NCT ID NCT03898206
First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether taking short, regular walks during long periods of sitting can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol after meals—key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Researchers compared normal-weight and overweight/obese South Asian adults, a group with higher risk for these conditions. The goal was to see if this simple activity change could improve health markers.
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University of Bedfordshire
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9EA, United Kingdom
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