Walking faster linked to ‘significantly lower risk’ of developing type 2 diabetes

Until now it was unclear what walking speed was needed to reduce risk of type 2 diabetesWalking faster is linked to a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to the first global study of its kind.Type 2 diabetes is one of the world ’s major health threats, with its prevalence rising sharply in the last three decades, according to the World Health Organization.Continue reading...
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