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World J Diabetes. Jun 25, 2016; 7(12): 243-251
Published online Jun 25, 2016. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v7.i12.243
Daily physical activity and type 2 diabetes: A review
Hidetaka Hamasaki
Hidetaka Hamasaki, Department of Internal Medicine, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Kohnodai Hospital, Chiba 272-8516, Japan
Hidetaka Hamasaki, Hamasaki Clinic, Kagoshima 890-0046, Japan
Author contributions: Hamasaki H wrote the review.
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Correspondence to: Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD, PhD, Department of Internal Medicine, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Kohnodai Hospital, 1-7-1 Kohnodai, Chiba 272-8516, Japan. hhamasaki78@gmail.com
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Received: January 26, 2016
Peer-review started: January 27, 2016
First decision: March 23, 2016
Revised: April 5, 2016
Accepted: May 7, 2016
Article in press: May 9, 2016
Published online: June 25, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: In addition to moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise, daily physical activity is also important for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Of note, individuals can engage in daily physical activity without remarkable physical burden, anywhere and at any time. It is well known that exercise improves the outcomes of metabolic diseases and reduces cardiovascular disease risk and mortality. However, the literature pertaining to the effects of specific types of daily physical activity on health is sparse. It is necessary to accumulate evidence on the positive effects of daily physical activity on the management of T2D.