Adherence

Sedentary time (sitting, TV watching) independently increases type 2 diabetes risk, with each hour of TV watching increasing risk by 3.4%, regardless of physical activity levels.

Minimize your total sedentary time, especially television watching. Each hour of TV watching increases your diabetes risk by 3.4%, regardless of how much you exercise. Stand up, move, or walk for short periods throughout the day to break up long sitting spells, as this has beneficial metabolic effects independent of formal exercise.