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Sitting Too Long Increases The Risk of Diabetes

May 07, 2012 By: Daniel Category: Diabetes

How long do you spend time sitting in front of your desk in one day? A study conducted in the UK mentions that women who have a habit of sitting for many hours without a break have high risk for type 2 diabetes.

According to the study study, women who have long sitting intensity increase their diabetes risk factors. The longer they sit, the higher the risk factors such as insulin resistance and chronic inflammation.

Interestingly, the results were more directed at female respondents, even in healthy women who have a healthy diet and exercise order. While for the male respondents, the increase in the risk factor is not too prominent. (more…)

Sitting for 7 Hours a Day Increase Diabetes Risk

February 23, 2012 By: Lisa Category: Diabetes

sitting too long diabetes riskMost office workers spend most of their time on their office chair. But people who often sits for long periods are more at rick of developing diseases. So, how long do you sit in a day? Beware if your work in the office forces your to be stuck on a chair for seven hours or more every day.

A recent study found that women who sits up to seven hours a day are more at risk of developing type two diabetes earlier than those who are more active. Blood tests showed that women who sit seven hours a day had higher levels of chemical markers that leads to diabetes. (more…)

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