Health .. Standing is linked to a better rate of insulin sensitivity

The results encourage a change of part of the daily sitting period to standing and activity.

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Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation.

The normal function of insulin in the body may be disturbed by weight gain, for example, leading to decreased insulin sensitivity and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiovascular disease.

Researchers in a Finnish study jointly conducted by the Turku PAT Center and the UK K Institute observed that standing was associated with a better rate of insulin sensitivity.

Thus, increasing the duration of daily standing may help prevent chronic diseases.

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common lifestyle diseases globally, and is usually preceded by poor insulin sensitivity, or in other words insulin resistance.

This refers to a condition in which the body does not react to insulin normally, and blood glucose levels rise.

Lifestyle has a strong impact on insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and it is known that regular physical activity plays an important role in preventing such problems, according to the Science Daily website.

The researchers noted that standing was associated with better insulin sensitivity, regardless of the amount of daily physical activity, length of sitting, fitness level, or weight gain.

"This link has not been shown before," said Taro Gartweet of the University of Turku, a doctoral candidate.

These results further encourage changing part of the daily sitting period to standing, especially if the recommendations for physical activity are not met.”

"Regular exercise is known to be good for health," Gartweet explained.

Physical activity, fitness and sedentary behavior also appear to be related to insulin metabolism, but indirectly through its effect on body composition.”

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