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Suneeta Sunny

Brisk Walking Reduces Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes: Study

With every 1 km increase in the speed of walking, the researchers found a 9% reduction in diabetes risk. (Credit: pixabay/ Fotorech)

Walking is a highly recommended form of exercise for many conditions, including diabetes, and heart disease. A study suggests that engaging in brisk walking, at a pace of four or more kilometers in an hour, is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

With every one km increase in the speed of walking, researchers found a 9% reduction in diabetes risk, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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