Diabetologia December 2023 PMID 37728730

Association between timing and consistency of physical activity and type 2 diabetes: a cohort study on participants of the UK Biobank.

Caiwei Tian, Charlyne Bürki, Kenneth E Westerman, Chirag J Patel

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What people are saying

The overall tone combines support with critical analysis, as seen in comments like 'studies show' and questions about causality, reflecting genuine interest and engagement. The use of words like 'slightly better' and phrases such as 'debate continues' contribute to a respectful yet inquisitive tone, emphasizing both the relevance and the ongoing discussion around exercise timing and health outcomes.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing that morning and afternoon activity reduce diabetes risk, showing consensus.

InterestHigh interest

The topic sparks high interest due to its practical implications and ongoing debates on exercise timing.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference study details, critiquing methodology and discussing implications, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the significance of the research for health behavior recommendations, suggesting some influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that being physically active in the morning or afternoon, measured by MET (a way to quantify energy expenditure), was associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while evening activity showed no significant protective effect.
  • Consistency in daily physical activity (how regular the activity was) did not seem to influence diabetes risk, though moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and vigorous physical activity (VPA) at any time of day were linked to a reduced risk.
  • Adjustments for lifestyle factors like sleep and diet weakened some of the associations, especially between afternoon and evening activity, highlighting the complexity of how different behaviors influence diabetes risk.]

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Diabetologia
@DiabetologiaJnl · X

Study shows physical activity in the morning and afternoon is slightly better than in the evening for diabetes prevention https://t.co/lw30TDbikV #health #exercise #exercisetimeofday #physicalactivity #T2D https://t.co/HAsRcfeDb7

Sep 21, 2023 · 62 likes · 23 shares · 19,935 followers View post →
Diabetologia
@DiabetologiaJnl · X

What time of the day and frequency of activity are optimal for diabetes risk reduction? Any time of day helps lower the risk! Participants of @uk_biobank who were active in the morning and afternoon had lower risk for T2D. @HarvardDBMI @chiragjp https://t.co/lw30TDbikV @EASDnews https://t.co/jiltM2r7qf

Sep 21, 2023 · 47 likes · 17 shares · 19,935 followers View post →
Diabetologia
@DiabetologiaJnl · X

New study shows that morning & afternoon #physicalactivity is slightly better than evening activity for lowering risk of developing #type2diabetes, & total physical activity but not its consistency may be an important factor impacting #T2D risk https://t.co/lw30TDaKvn #MedTwitter https://t.co/Lbpi73xinQ

Sep 21, 2023 · 46 likes · 13 shares · 19,935 followers View post →
Daniel J Drucker
@DanielJDrucker · X

The debate on timing of #exercise and its benefits continues @DiabetologiaJnl https://t.co/SmFVCdJvTg #diabetes #T2D https://t.co/OiGSYAsfuM

Sep 20, 2023 · 29 likes · 7 shares · 34,081 followers View post →
筋肉博士
@muscle_penguin_ · X

(296/347)  #論文マラソン どの時間帯の運動が2型糖尿病リスクと関係するか 93,095人に加速度計を1週間装着し、分析。 午前中と午後の運動は2型糖尿病のリスクを減らしたが、夜間の身体活動については関連がなかった。 https://t.co/DwGM2dPT3z

Nov 24, 2023 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 35,620 followers View post →
Diabetologia
@DiabetologiaJnl · X

What time of the day and frequency of activity is the optimal for diabetes risk reduction? Any time of day helps lower the risk! Participants of @uk_biobank who were active in the morning and afternoon had lower risk for T2D. @HarvardDBMI @chiragjp https://t.co/gLUQ3AtVVm

Sep 28, 2023 · 13 likes · 9 shares · 19,935 followers View post →

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SID Italia
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Journal Club SID Il buongiorno si vede dal mattino? - A cura di Carmine Giuseppe Fanelli, Roberto Pippi https://t.co/aLf6OpEjQK https://t.co/hckmzlmT7d

Feb 10, 2024 · 4 likes · 565 followers View post →
Kosuke Tamura
@kosuketamuraphd · X

Fascinating paper! "Association between timing and consistency of physical activity and type 2 diabetes: a cohort study on participants of the UK Biobank" https://t.co/eGZd5PAOqw

Dec 20, 2023 · 1 like · 172 followers View post →
terry-8回接種済み
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RT @muscle_penguin_: (296/347)  #論文マラソン どの時間帯の運動が2型糖尿病リスクと関係するか 93,095人に加速度計を1週間装着し、分析。 午前中と午後の運動は2型糖尿病のリスクを減らしたが、夜間の身体活動については関連がなかった。 h…

Nov 24, 2023 · 4 shares · 27 followers View post →
向嶋茂森
@mukaijima_S · X

RT @muscle_penguin_: (296/347)  #論文マラソン どの時間帯の運動が2型糖尿病リスクと関係するか 93,095人に加速度計を1週間装着し、分析。 午前中と午後の運動は2型糖尿病のリスクを減らしたが、夜間の身体活動については関連がなかった。 h…

Nov 24, 2023 · 4 shares · 244 followers View post →
筋肉博士
@muscle_penguin_ · X

(296/347)  #論文マラソン どの時間帯の運動が2型糖尿病リスクと関係するか 93,095人に加速度計を1週間装着し、分析。 午前中と午後の運動は2型糖尿病のリスクを減らしたが、夜間の身体活動については関連がなかった。 https://t.co/DwGM2dPT3z

Nov 24, 2023 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 35,620 followers View post →
IppeiChiba
@ptIchiba · X

時間別の身体活動量とT2DM発症との関連をみたUKBからの報告。Total身体活動量で朝・午後の活動はリスク減だが、夕方〜夜は関連なし。ただ、MVPA,VPAだけでみると時間よらずリスク減。仕事や活動のドメインを考慮しておらず、解釈がなかなか難しそう。 https://t.co/14tYuNQVkv.

Nov 8, 2023 · 11 likes · 233 followers View post →
Philipp Lopatka
@LopatkaPhilipp · X

RT @DiabetologiaJnl: What time of the day and frequency of activity is the optimal for diabetes risk reduction? Any time of day helps lower…

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Chirag Patel
@chiragjp · X

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Mohgah Elsheikh
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JAlfredo JRuiz
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Diabetologia
@DiabetologiaJnl · X

What time of the day and frequency of activity is the optimal for diabetes risk reduction? Any time of day helps lower the risk! Participants of @uk_biobank who were active in the morning and afternoon had lower risk for T2D. @HarvardDBMI @chiragjp https://t.co/gLUQ3AtVVm

Sep 28, 2023 · 13 likes · 9 shares · 19,935 followers View post →
Yan Leyfman, MD
@YLeyfman · X

Study from Harvard found that morning and afternoon physical activity are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes but found no statistically significant association between evening physical activity & risk type 2 diabetes. https://t.co/GqCTSjB6g9

Sep 27, 2023 · 1 like · 3,184 followers View post →
Dr.ヒロト@健康科学マニア
@Hiroto73981960 · X

研究では、6~18時に行われる中等度未満の身体活動は糖尿病リスクを低下させる効果があり18~24時の同活動は糖尿病リスクと関連しなかった。一方で中等度以上の身体活動は時間帯に関係なく糖尿病リスクがより低下していたとのこと。 時間帯を気にする前に身体を動かしていこう https://t.co/qYqQHjhByK

Sep 24, 2023 · 12 likes · 1 share · 1,498 followers View post →
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Altamiro Bottino
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Study shows morning and afternoon slightly better than evening physical activity for diabetes prevention https://t.co/n1HyBZ9v1S https://t.co/viBFrbEELu https://t.co/YanuGBpiDW

Sep 24, 2023 · 93 followers View post →
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Sergey Minaev
@sminaev2015 · X

Association between timing and consistency of physical activity and type 2 diabetes: a cohort study on participants of the UK Biobank | Diabetologia https://t.co/ZZL43Jsvw9

Sep 24, 2023 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 31,447 followers View post →
Omar Avliles
@omaravilesbze · X

Physical activity is important for any chronic disease. Turns out, timing is also important. Morning and afternoon are the best. Evening, not so much. So those late evening and midnight workouts? Not helping. #diabetes, #exercise, #chronicillness https://t.co/TAjh5Vobft

Sep 23, 2023 · 9 followers View post →
Guy Thibault
@TiboGuy · X

https://t.co/yBLFwHyANr Vigorous activity is associated with lower risk no matter the time of day of activity.

Sep 22, 2023 · 2,141 followers View post →
Guang-Zhong Wang
@GZWangLab · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: The debate on timing of #exercise and its benefits continues @DiabetologiaJnl https://t.co/SmFVCdJvTg #diabetes #T2D ht…

Sep 22, 2023 · 7 shares · 637 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Association between timing and consistency of physical activity and type 2 diabetes: a cohort study on participants of the UK Biobank (open access) https://t.co/2IimJOmJet #exercise #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #cardio #hiit

Sep 22, 2023 · 1 like · 18,978 followers View post →
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Philipp Lopatka
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New study shows that morning & afternoon #physicalactivity is slightly better than evening activity for lowering risk of developing #type2diabetes, & total physical activity but not its consistency may be an important factor impacting #T2D risk https://t.co/lw30TDaKvn #MedTwitter https://t.co/Lbpi73xinQ

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Diabetologia
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Study shows physical activity in the morning and afternoon is slightly better than in the evening for diabetes prevention https://t.co/lw30TDbikV #health #exercise #exercisetimeofday #physicalactivity #T2D https://t.co/HAsRcfeDb7

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Diabetologia
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What time of the day and frequency of activity are optimal for diabetes risk reduction? Any time of day helps lower the risk! Participants of @uk_biobank who were active in the morning and afternoon had lower risk for T2D. @HarvardDBMI @chiragjp https://t.co/lw30TDbikV @EASDnews https://t.co/jiltM2r7qf

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Medical Xpress
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Study shows morning and afternoon slightly better than evening #physicalActivity for #diabetes prevention https://t.co/yz7zUayJiy https://t.co/S9D8YnTHPy

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Tamar Haspel
@TamarHaspel · X

Here's yet another study of an association where the authors assert causality right in the abstract. This is arguably THE most fundamental stats mistake, yet we see it over and over. What peers are reviewing this stuff? https://t.co/ZUkm3tH5Wa

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Daniel J Drucker
@DanielJDrucker · X

The debate on timing of #exercise and its benefits continues @DiabetologiaJnl https://t.co/SmFVCdJvTg #diabetes #T2D https://t.co/OiGSYAsfuM

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