Being out-of-shape raises risk of type 2 diabetes by more than 3 times, researchers warn
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Independent
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Recent research reveals a significant health correlation: individuals combining excess adipose tissue with insufficient muscular fitness face tripled type 2 diabetes risk. The longitudinal study tracked participants over ten years, discovering that approximately 15% of those exhibiting both poor metabolic markers progressed to diabetes diagnosis. These findings underscore the critical importance of dual-focused fitness interventions addressing both body composition and muscle strength development, rather than weight management alone, for effective diabetes prevention strategies.
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