Interventions are needed to stem the rise of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Physicalactivity
(PA) is integral to lifestyle interventions, however, a paucity of researchapplying objective …

Physical activity is a powerful agent in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. This chapter will
help academics, health care professionals, and the wider health care community gain a …

Physical activity and weight loss are considered cornerstones in the management of type 2
diabetes. However, the interaction between these factors and their relative importance in the …

In this research, physical activity (PA) was shown to be inversely associated with the
incidence of diabetes. This emphasizes the relevance of PA in diabetes prevention lifestyle …

The evidence linking physical inactivity to the future risk of type 2 diabetes is strong, and
modification of behaviour is a critical and effective element of strategies aimed at the …

The prevalence of obesity continues to rise, with over one quarter of the UK adult population
in 2010 being classified as obese. Obesity has a severe impact on health and is associated …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (hereafter referred to as “diabetes”) is a common metabolic
condition usually secondary to obesity (WHO Physical Activity Fact Sheet: World Health …

An estimated 422 million adults worldwide1, with 4.7 million of these in the UK2, are living
with diabetes, of which approximately 90% are Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). There has …

The scientific evidence on the positive effects of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle
is well established. Physical activity has both direct and indirect effects for preventing …

Background Increasing physical activity is a key element in the treatment of individuals who
are obese and in the prevention of weight regain in those who have successfully lost weight …