Sedentary Behavior and Diabetes Risk Among Women Over the Age of 65 Years: The OPACH Study.

John BellettiereMichael J LaMonteGenevieve N HealySandy LilesKelly R EvensonChongzhi DiJacqueline KerrI-Min LeeEileen Rillamas-SunDavid BuchnerMelbourne F HovellAndrea Z LaCroix

Published in: Diabetes care (2020)

Statistically replacing ST or light PA with MVPA was associated with lower diabetes risk in older women. While reducing ST is important for several health outcomes, results indicate that to reduce diabetes risk among older adults, the primary public health focus should be on increasing MVPA.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
public health
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
pregnant women
polycystic ovary syndrome
adipose tissue
breast cancer risk
pregnancy outcomes