Volume 26, Number 3, 176-182, DOI: 10.1007/s12019-000-0006-9

The association between physical activity, physical fitness, and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Ming Wei, Harvey A. Schwertner and Steven N. Blair

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Abstract

Recent studies have shown that cardiorespiratory fitness—an objective measurement of physical activity—is a strong predictor of type 2 diabetes. Self-reported physical activity is also associated with decreased risk of developing diabetes.

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