Diabetes Care May 2012 PMID 22374636

Breaking up prolonged sitting reduces postprandial glucose and insulin responses.

David W Dunstan, Bronwyn A Kingwell, Robyn Larsen, Genevieve N Healy, Ester Cerin, Marc T Hamilton, Jonathan E Shaw, David A Bertovic, Paul Z Zimmet, Jo Salmon, Neville Owen

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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.

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Most discussions acknowledge the validity and importance of the study, with some explicitly referencing prior evidence supporting breaks during sitting.

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Participants reference specific research findings, shared personal opinions, and suggest applications, demonstrating a reasonable level of engagement.

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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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@CL207 · X

@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

Jun 29, 2023 · 51 likes · 1 share · 267,852 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

@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

Jan 15, 2023 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,036 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

@SiljaKosola @Muzzpol Lots of evidence indicating short breaks is better than continuous sitting. Here's the effect on glucose metabolism. https://t.co/iztAyW9KaZ

Apr 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,036 followers View post →
Rich Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
@ptreviewer · X

Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Reduces Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses https://t.co/vmhK2nmGzF

May 3, 2019 · 5,885 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

@lenlayton @SFU @SFU_FHS @SFUResearch Here's another RCT indicating interrupted sitting improves glucose metabolism: https://t.co/iztAyWqNcZ

Jun 17, 2022 · 3,036 followers View post →
Cheryl Strachan RD (she/her)
@SweetSpotRD · X

RT @DrScottLear: @SweetSpotRD @guzmannutrition A 2012 study found 2 minute activity breaks every 20 minutes was enough to blunt glucose and…

Jan 15, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,826 followers View post →

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Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Reduces Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association https://t.co/bTZGxZR706

Oct 28, 2025 · 2,453 followers View post →
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Dunstan DW, et al. Diabetes Care. 2012;35(5):976–983. https://t.co/cdtDjK545J

Oct 7, 2025 · 23 followers View post →
Jerónimo Donoso Villa
@JeroDonosoVilla · X

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

May 28, 2025 · 65 followers View post →
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@69HermanGerman · X

RT @CL207: @sudolabel healthier in everyway* fk even mild exercise can help a lot, from how much damage your arteries get from eating jun…

Jun 30, 2023 · 1 share · 2,311 followers View post →
CL
@CL207 · X

@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

Jun 29, 2023 · 51 likes · 1 share · 267,852 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

@SiljaKosola @Muzzpol Lots of evidence indicating short breaks is better than continuous sitting. Here's the effect on glucose metabolism. https://t.co/iztAyW9KaZ

Apr 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,036 followers View post →
Cheryl Strachan RD (she/her)
@SweetSpotRD · X

RT @DrScottLear: @SweetSpotRD @guzmannutrition A 2012 study found 2 minute activity breaks every 20 minutes was enough to blunt glucose and…

Jan 15, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,826 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

@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

Jan 15, 2023 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,036 followers View post →
Scott Lear, PhD
@DrScottLear · X

@lenlayton @SFU @SFU_FHS @SFUResearch Here's another RCT indicating interrupted sitting improves glucose metabolism: https://t.co/iztAyWqNcZ

Jun 17, 2022 · 3,036 followers View post →
Rich Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
@ptreviewer · X

Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Reduces Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses https://t.co/vmhK2nmGzF

May 3, 2019 · 5,885 followers View post →