Higher moderate-to-vigorous activity linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, study finds

New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy, from September 28 to October 2, indicates that higher levels of moderate‑to‑vigorous physical activity (MVPA) are linked to a markedly reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). The analysis, which examined activity patterns across a broad adult population, found that participants who engaged in greater amounts of MVPA experienced a substantially lower incidence of T2D compared with less active peers.

The protective association was most pronounced among younger adults, suggesting that early adoption of regular, higher‑intensity exercise may be especially effective in preventing the disease. Researchers highlighted the potential public‑health implications, emphasizing the importance of promoting MVPA as a preventive strategy for at‑risk groups. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that lifestyle interventions can play a critical role in curbing the global rise of type 2 diabetes.