Physical behaviors and their association with type 2 diabetes mellitus risk markers in urban South African middle-aged adults: an isotemporal substitutionapproach.

Nyuyki Clement KufeJulia H GoedeckeMaphoko MasemolaTinashe ChikoworeMelikhaya SoboyisiAntonia SmithKate WestgateSoren BrageLisa K Micklesfield

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2022)

MVPA is important in reducing T2DM risk in men and women, but LPA appears to be important in women only. Longitudinal and intervention studies warranted to provide more specific PA recommendations.

Keyphrases

middle aged
physical activity
mental health
polycystic ovary syndrome
glycemic control
cross sectional
cardiovascular disease
skeletal muscle