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Contribution of lower physical activity levels to higher risk of insulin resistance and associated metabolic disturbances in South Asians compared to Europeans.

Saima AfaqAngad S KoonerMarie LohJaspal S KoonerJohn C Chambers
Published in: PloS one (2019)
Lower levels of physical activity may contribute to the increased insulin resistance in South Asians compared to Europeans. Our results suggest that lifestyle modification through increased physical activity may help to improve glucose metabolism and reduce the burden of excess T2D and related complications amongst South Asians.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • insulin resistance
  • body mass index
  • metabolic syndrome
  • type diabetes
  • risk factors
  • sleep quality
  • cardiovascular disease
  • weight loss
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • skeletal muscle
  • depressive symptoms