Childhood sedentariness causes excessive insulin, raising the risk of type 2 diabetes (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Childhood sedentariness causes excessive insulin, raising the risk of type 2 diabetes

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In 792 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood worsened insulin concentration, especially in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. Light physical activity reduced excessive insulin and lowered insulin resistance.

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Andrew Agbaje

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