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Increasing physical activity to at least 30 minutes per day on 5 days a week, preferably combining cardiorespiratory endurance and resistance training, improves glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity.
Aim for 30 minutes of moderate activity, like brisk walking, on at least 5 days a week. If you can, add some strength exercises twice a week. If you can't do 30 minutes at once, break it into smaller chunks throughout the day; any movement counts.
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Advise your client to be physically active for at least 30 min on a minimum of 5 days a week. Preferably a combination of cardiorespiratory endurance training and resistance training
Why this rating
Based on established physiological mechanisms and clinical trial data cited.
Source
Take Action to Prevent Diabetes – The IMAGE Toolkit for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Europe
Jaana Lindström et al. · Hormone and Metabolic Research · 2010
DOI 10.1055/s-0029-1240975
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