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An analysis published Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that, independent of distance or step count, walking at least 2.5 mph can significantly lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. That's the equivalent of a brisk walk — around 87 steps per minute for men and 100 steps per minute for women.
Once people meet that threshold, their risk continues to decline as they increase their speed, according to the research. Every 0.6 mph increase in walking speed in the analysis was associated with a 9% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The analysis pooled the results of 10 studies involving more than 500,000 people from the U.S., Japan and the U.K. who reported their walking habits. Those with an average walking pace — 2 to 3 mph — had a 15% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes compared with people who walked at a slower pace, akin to a stroll.
Brisk walking (3–4 mph) was associated with a 24% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, while striding (more than 4 mph) was associated with a 39% reduced risk.
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Once people meet that threshold, their risk continues to decline as they increase their speed, according to the research. Every 0.6 mph increase in walking speed in the analysis was associated with a 9% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The analysis pooled the results of 10 studies involving more than 500,000 people from the U.S., Japan and the U.K. who reported their walking habits. Those with an average walking pace — 2 to 3 mph — had a 15% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes compared with people who walked at a slower pace, akin to a stroll.
Brisk walking (3–4 mph) was associated with a 24% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, while striding (more than 4 mph) was associated with a 39% reduced risk.
How fast should you walk to lower your diabetes risk? Researchers may finally have an answer
Walking at least 2.5 mph can significantly lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a new analysis.
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