Recent research has shed light on an amazing long-term health benefit of taking more steps per day—women who walk more are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. For many years, doctors have emphasized the importance of regular physical activity and exercise for its immediate benefits and long-term impact on overall health and longevity.
As it turns out, even taking just a few extra steps each day can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes over time. In this blog article, we’ll discuss some key findings from recent studies about how walking aids in warding off this potentially dangerous medical condition.
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For the new study, researchers analyzed Fitbit data and type 2 diabetes rates from 5,677 participants included in the NIH’s All of Us Research Program between 2010-2021. About 75% of the participants that the researchers studied were female.
It was found that over the four-year follow-up period, 97 new cases of diabetes were recorded. However, people with an average daily step count of 10,700 were 44% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with 6,000 steps.
“We investigated the relationship between physical activity and type 2 diabetes with an innovative approach using data from wearable devices linked to electronic health records in a real-world population,” said Andrew S. Perry, M.D., of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. “We found that people who spent more time in any type of physical activity had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Our data shows the importance of moving your body every day to lower your risk of diabetes.”
Physical activity, such as walking, is essential to physical and mental health, and its benefits can’t be overemphasized. It not only helps to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes but can also prevent or manage other physical and mental health conditions, including hypertension, obesity, depression, and anxiety.
Regular physical activity improves our physical well-being by making us stronger, reducing fat percentage, and improving our cardiac system. On a mental level, physical activity releases endorphins, helping reduce stress levels by clearing the mind of negative thoughts.
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Additionally, physical activity has many social benefits, such as making it easier for us to build relationships with others involved in activities like group exercise classes or going for regular walks with friends. So, in summary, physical activity is one of the most beneficial activities you can do not just for preventing diabetes but also for overall well-being and happiness.
Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
While this new research shows how walking can help with lowering the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Healthy Blood Sugar Support can help maintain healthy blood sugar. The ingredients found in this unique formula have been touted in clinical studies for their ability to help maintain and lower blood sugar levels.
The health benefits of this unique formula include supporting blood-sugar metabolism and promoting healthy cholesterol and glucose levels already within the normal range. Healthy Blood Sugar Support can also help to reduce excessive hunger or increased appetite, fatigue, and blood glucose spikes after meals.
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.
