Daily steps are low year-round and dip lower in fall/winter: findings from a longitudinal diabetes cohort

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Higher walking levels lead to lower mortality in type 2 diabetes, but inclement weather may reduce walking. In this patient population, we conducted a longitudinal cohort study to objectively quantify seasonal variations both in walk...

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Main Authors: Sigal Ron J, Strachan Ian, Pilote Louise, Joseph Lawrence, Dasgupta Kaberi, Chan Cathy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/9/1/81