@sudolabel healthier in everyway* fk even mild exercise can help a lot, from how much damage your arteries get from eating junk food to general cognitive performance usually older people are used in these studies for bigger p value tho recommended readings: 10.2337/dc11-1931
Breaking up prolonged sitting reduces postprandial glucose and insulin responses.
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These discussions center on the findings that breaking up prolonged sitting with short activity breaks can improve blood sugar and insulin responses, with examples like references to a 2012 study and mentions of practical applications such as 'short breaks are better than continuous sitting.' The tone mixes summarization with personal insights and calls for behavioral change, reflecting a moderate to high level of engagement and recognition of the study's potential impact.
Most discussions acknowledge the validity and importance of the study, with some explicitly referencing prior evidence supporting breaks during sitting.
The social discussions show moderate curiosity, with mentions of practical implications and some sharing of related studies, indicating genuine interest.
Participants reference specific research findings, shared personal opinions, and suggest applications, demonstrating a reasonable level of engagement.
Many posts highlight the potential health benefits and implications for public health strategies, suggesting a recognition of the study's significance.
Abstract in brief
- Breaking up prolonged sitting with short walks, whether light or moderate intensity, can significantly reduce post-meal blood sugar and insulin levels in overweight and obese adults.
- The study involved a randomized trial where participants sat continuously, sat with light walking, or sat with moderate walking every 20 minutes after consuming a test meal, resulting in lower glucose and insulin responses during the activity breaks.
- These findings suggest that interrupting sitting time with brief physical activity could be an effective public health strategy to improve metabolic health and reduce cardiovascular risk.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@SweetSpotRD @guzmannutrition A 2012 study found 2 minute activity breaks every 20 minutes was enough to blunt glucose and insulin response over a 5 hour period following a glucose challenge drink: https://t.co/IjWGH1MT5Q (study design below) https://t.co/yYlu3bIb0b
@SiljaKosola @Muzzpol Lots of evidence indicating short breaks is better than continuous sitting. Here's the effect on glucose metabolism. https://t.co/iztAyW9KaZ
Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Reduces Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses https://t.co/vmhK2nmGzF
@lenlayton @SFU @SFU_FHS @SFUResearch Here's another RCT indicating interrupted sitting improves glucose metabolism: https://t.co/iztAyWqNcZ
RT @DrScottLear: @SweetSpotRD @guzmannutrition A 2012 study found 2 minute activity breaks every 20 minutes was enough to blunt glucose and…
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Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Reduces Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association https://t.co/bTZGxZR706
Dunstan DW, et al. Diabetes Care. 2012;35(5):976–983. https://t.co/cdtDjK545J
Dejar de estar sentado durante mucho tiempo reduce las respuestas postprandiales de #glucosa e insulina (doi:10.2337/dc11-1931). #MrT, #MABarracus, #EquipoA, #HabitosSaludables, #LaOtraEscuela, #MueveteMas, #MueveteMejor, #SanidadPublica, #EducacionPublica, #ORIGENLAB, #HUELVA. https://t.co/jvLtPuK9su
RT @CL207: @sudolabel healthier in everyway* fk even mild exercise can help a lot, from how much damage your arteries get from eating jun…
@sudolabel healthier in everyway* fk even mild exercise can help a lot, from how much damage your arteries get from eating junk food to general cognitive performance usually older people are used in these studies for bigger p value tho recommended readings: 10.2337/dc11-1931
@SiljaKosola @Muzzpol Lots of evidence indicating short breaks is better than continuous sitting. Here's the effect on glucose metabolism. https://t.co/iztAyW9KaZ
RT @DrScottLear: @SweetSpotRD @guzmannutrition A 2012 study found 2 minute activity breaks every 20 minutes was enough to blunt glucose and…
@SweetSpotRD @guzmannutrition A 2012 study found 2 minute activity breaks every 20 minutes was enough to blunt glucose and insulin response over a 5 hour period following a glucose challenge drink: https://t.co/IjWGH1MT5Q (study design below) https://t.co/yYlu3bIb0b
@lenlayton @SFU @SFU_FHS @SFUResearch Here's another RCT indicating interrupted sitting improves glucose metabolism: https://t.co/iztAyWqNcZ
Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Reduces Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses https://t.co/vmhK2nmGzF
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