Association of physical activity and sedentary behavior with type 2 diabetes and glycemic traits: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study.
Christa MeisingerJakob LinseisenMichael LeitzmannHansjoerg BaurechtSebastian Edgar BaumeisterPublished in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)
Based on these results, genetically predicted objectively measured average or vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior is not associated with type 2 diabetes risk or with glycemic traits in the general population. Further research is required to deepen the understanding of the biological pathways of physical activity.