Timing of physical activity linked to fitness levels, CV risk for men with type 2 diabetes

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/bawh-top021621.php

 

News Release 17-Feb-2021
Associations based on observational data show risk of developing heart disease in men and vary by time of day; similar link not seen in women
Brigham and Women's Hospital

 

Numerous studies have demonstrated the role of physical activity in improving heart health for patients with type 2 diabetes. But whether exercising at a certain time of the day promises an added health bonus for this population is still largely unknown. Now, research published in Diabetes Care by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Joslin Diabetes Center investigators, along with collaborators, reports a correlation between the timing of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and cardiovascular fitness and health risks for individuals who have type 2 diabetes and obesity or overweight.

The research team found that, in its study of 2,035 people, men who performed physical activity in the morning had the highest risks of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), independent of the amount and intensity of weekly physical activity. Men most active midday had lower cardiorespiratory fitness levels. In women, the investigators did not find an association between specific activity timing and CHD risk or cardiorespiratory fitness.


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