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Higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is inversely and dose-dependently associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes in the general population, with a 1-MET increase in CRF reducing risk by 10%.
To lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, focus on improving your cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). You don't need to run marathons; even small increases in fitness (measured in METs) provide a 10% risk reduction per unit. Aim for activities that challenge your heart and lungs, like brisk walking, jogging, or cycling, and consider getting an objective fitness assessment if possible to track progress accurately.
Our meta-analysis shows that increased CRF was dose-dependently associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes of 10% for every 1-MET increase in CRF for the general population...
Why this rating
Meta-analysis of 15 cohort studies with large sample sizes and long follow-up, though observational data cannot fully control for residual confounding.
Source
Association Between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta‐Analysis
Shanhu Qiu et al. · Obesity · 2019
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