Prolonged uninterrupted sitting increases fatigue in type 2 diabetes. (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dempsey, Paddy C.; Dunstan, David W.; Larsen, Robyn N.; Lambert, Gavin W.; Kingwell, Bronwyn A.; Owen, Neville
• Is Part Of: Diabetes research and clinical practice. Volume 135(2018)
• Page Start: 128
• Page End: 133
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Type 2 diabetes -- Fatigue -- Sitting -- Sedentary behavior -- Physical activity -- Self-care behavior -- Patient self-management -- Health care delivery -- Psychological aspects; Diabetes -- Periodicals; Diabetes Mellitus -- Periodicals; 616.462
• DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2017.11.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0168-8227

Abstract

Abstract: Fatigue is a prevalent, costly and disabling clinical complaint among those with type 2 diabetes. In a randomized crossover trial, prolonged uninterrupted sitting increased fatigue by 29% relative to days when sitting was regularly interrupted by brief activity-breaks. This may have implications for diabetes-related quality of life, occupational productivity and self-care.