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Higher baseline levels of pedometer-determined physical activity (steps/day) are associated with a slower progression of arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity) over 4 years in middle-aged individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
If you have Type 2 diabetes, focus on accumulating daily steps rather than just intense workouts. Aim for at least 7,500 steps per day. This level of habitual walking is associated with slower stiffening of your arteries over time, which helps protect your heart and blood vessels. Use a simple pedometer or phone tracker to monitor your daily count.
We found that a high level of pedometer-determined physical activity was associated with a slower progression of arterial stiffness over 4 years in middle-aged people with Type 2 diabetes.
Why this rating
Observational cohort study with significant confounders adjusted for, but limited by a 57% follow-up rate and lack of intensity data.
Source
Pedometer‐determined physical activity level and change in arterial stiffness in Type 2 diabetes over 4 years
Pär E son Jennersjö et al. · Diabetic Medicine · 2015
DOI 10.1111/dme.12873
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