Prolonged uninterrupted sitting increases fatigue in type 2 diabetes

Paddy C. Dempsey, David W. Dunstan, Robyn N. Larsen, Gavin W. Lambert, Bronwyn A. Kingwell, Neville Owen

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Abstract

Fatigue is a prevalent, costly and disabling clinical complaint among those with type 2 diabetes. In a randomized crossover trial, prolonged uninterrupted sitting increased fatigue by 29% relative to days when sitting was regularly interrupted by brief activity-breaks. This may have implications for diabetes-related quality of life, occupational productivity and self-care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)128-133
Number of pages6
JournalDiabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Volume135
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018

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