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Losing Weight And Improving A1c Level By Adding A 30-Minute Walk To Individuals' Daily Activities, Lobat Danehvar-Jahromi
Losing Weight And Improving A1c Level By Adding A 30-Minute Walk To Individuals' Daily Activities, Lobat Danehvar-Jahromi
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Overweight/obesity is a global health concern, as is the growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Health complications related to these two problems negatively affect individuals’ quality of life and the healthcare system. In the literature on controlling these two health issues and preventing their related health complications, few studies examine use of a simple and affordable method. This research investigated the possibility of improving BMI (body mass index) and lowering blood sugar level, as measured by A1c, by adding a 30-minute daily walk to individuals’ activities. Thirty patients classified as overweight or obese (BMI of 25-35) with type 2 …