Inactivity linked to risk factors for Type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, researchers are focusing on discovering why the prevalence of the disease is increasing. New research finds that ceasing regular physical activity impairs glycemic control (control of blood sugar levels), suggesting that inactivity may play a key role in the development of Type 2 diabetes.