If you want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, try walking! A new study published in Diabetes Care suggests that walking regularly at high intensity may help to prevent type 2 diabetes among 70- and 80-year-olds.
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This study was one of the first to measure steps and pace among an older population. Researchers from multiple institutions came together to analyze data from the Women’s Health Initiative to characterize physical activity and cardiovascular health in post-menopausal women.
Participants in the study were 65 and older and did not have a diabetes diagnosis. All lived independently and were asked to wear a research-grade accelerometer for 24 hours a day over their right hip for one week. Their health was followed up for seven years.
The study’s primary aim was to understand the associations between total steps taken per day and the development of diabetes. Step intensity and cadence were also analyzed for any influence on diabetes risk.
The study concluded that those with a drop in physical activity were at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers estimate that if older adults add 2,000 steps per day, many could reduce their risk of developing diabetes.
Previous studies have found that regular physical activity with an improved diet can reduce the risk of diabetes in older adults. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of vigorous activity per week to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
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With the rising numbers of diabetes in the older population, it is essential to take the steps necessary to help reduce the risk. Try to incorporate stepping into a daily routine, consume a healthy diet, and get the vitamins and minerals you need to keep blood sugar in a healthy range.
Sarah began her interest in nutritional healing at an early age. After going through health problems and becoming frustrated with the conventional ways doctors wanted to treat her illness (which were not working), she took it upon herself to find alternative treatments. This led her to revolutionize her own diet to help her get healthier and tackle her health problems. She began treating her illness by living a more balanced lifestyle through healthy food choices, exercise and other alternative medicine such as meditation. This total positive lifestyle change led her to earn a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England. Today, Sarah enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press. Also, passionate about following her dreams in life, Sarah moved to France and lived in Paris for over 5 years where she earned a certification in beadwork and embroidery from Lesage (an atelier owned by Chanel). She then went on to be a familiar face sitting front row and reporting from Paris Fashion Week. Sarah continues to practice some of the cultural ways of life she learned while in Europe. They enjoy their food, and take the time to relax and enjoy many of life’s little moments. These are life lessons she is glad to have brought back home with her.
