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

December 2023 Diabetologia

Synopsis of Social media discussions

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.

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

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

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

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

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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…
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    (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
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    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.
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  • Yan Leyfman, MD
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    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
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    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
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  • Omar Avliles
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    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
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    https://t.co/yBLFwHyANr Vigorous activity is associated with lower risk no matter the time of day of activity.
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Abstract Synopsis

  • 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.]