Abstract:Background: Physical inactivity is prevalent in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and may exacerbate their clinical symptoms. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of 4-hour regular versus more dynamic standing sessions while performing routine desktop activities as a non-exercise physical activity intervention in older adults with T2DM to increase non-exercise activity.Methods: Twelve older adult patients with T2DM (3 female; age 71 ± 4 years; BMI 34 ± 5 kg/m2) completed three s… Show more
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