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Physical activity levels are significantly lower in obese patients with Type 2 Diabetes compared to non-obese patients, and this difference persists even when total energy intake is similar between groups.
Obese diabetic patients tend to be significantly less physically active than non-obese patients. Since calorie intake may not differ, increasing physical activity is a critical component of weight management.
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The median amount of physical activity in the obese group compared to the non-obese group was 33% lower in men and 19% lower in women, both results with statistical significance.
Why this rating
Clear statistical difference in physical activity metrics (METs h/w) between groups.
Source
Association between Obesity and Intake of Different Food Groups among Japanese with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—Japan Diabetes Clinical Data Management Study (JDDM68)
Mariko Hatta et al. · Nutrients · 2022
DOI 10.3390/nu14153034
cross_sectional · n=2070Cited 6×
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