Discovered a way of walking that reduces the risk of diabetes by up to 39%

Researchers analyzed 10 studies involving 508,121 people from the US, Japan, and the UK. They found that walking at a pace of about 3 to 5 km/h reduced the risk of diabetes by 15%, compared with walking slower than 3 km/h, regardless of how much they walked. 5 km/h is equivalent to about 2 steps per second.

Discover more benefits of walking

Walking briskly at a speed of 5 to 6.5 km/h reduces the risk of diabetes by up to 24%, according to the research journal Study Finds.

In particular, walking briskly at a speed of over 6.5 km/hour reduces the risk of diabetes by up to 39% - this speed is equivalent to about 3 steps/second.

The number of adults with type 2 diabetes globally is growing at a staggering rate, currently at 537 million and expected to rise to 783 million by 2045, highlighting the need to find simple, cost-effective prevention measures, said lead author Dr. Ahmad Jayedi from Semnan University of Medical Sciences (Iran) in a press release.

Walking briskly at a speed of over 6.5 km/h reduces the risk of diabetes by up to 39%.

Brisk walking could be a simple way to combat type 2 diabetes, says Dr Ahmad.

Walking speed is not only a measure of overall health but also a measure of functional capacity.

Faster walking speed indicates better cardiovascular health and muscle strength, factors that are inversely related to diabetes risk, Dr. Ahmad added.

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