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By Debra Manzella, R.N., About.com Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

Can a Sedentary Lifestyle Lead to Type 2 Diabetes?

Thursday May 15, 2008

A lack of daily physical activity can lead to obesity, a major factor in developing type 2 diabetes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) a sedentary lifestyle is one of the 10 leading causes of death and disability.

Less than 50% of Americans get the recommended amount of physical activity, which is at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Twenty-five percent don't get any exercise at all.

What is the relationship between diabetes, exercise and obesity?

Read the article, by LifeWire writer Jennifer Hicks, here... Photo courtesy of Andersen Ross/Getty Images

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