Abstract
Recent studies have shown that cardiorespiratory fitness--an objective measurement of physical activity--is a strong predictor of type 2 diabetes. Self-reported physical activity is also associated with decreased risk of developing diabetes.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / etiology
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control
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Exercise*
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Female
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
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Humans
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Male
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Obesity / complications
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Physical Fitness*
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Risk
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United States / epidemiology