"Speed Up Your Walk to Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk, Doctors Advise"
A recent study involving participants from the UK, Japan, and the US has shown that walking faster can significantly reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Walking at speeds greater than 1.86mph can lower the risk, with the fastest walkers (above 3.7mph) reducing their risk by 39%. Even a slow stroll offers a 15% lower risk. The study highlights the importance of physical activity intensity, with faster walking leading to better cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, and weight management, all contributing to improved insulin sensitivity. Diabetes UK has endorsed the findings, emphasizing the health benefits of increased physical activity intensity.