The Impact of Walking Speed on Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Brisk walking is associated with a nearly 40% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life, according to a new study. The study found that walking at a faster pace, such as a "fairly brisk" or "brisk/striding" pace, had greater benefits in reducing the risk of diabetes compared to easy or casual walking. Each 0.6 mile per hour increase in walking speed above brisk was associated with a 9% lower risk of developing the disease. The study highlights the importance of intensity in physical activity for diabetes prevention and suggests that walking faster may result in being more physically fit and reducing insulin resistance.