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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DCUKMod" data-source="post: 1815469" data-attributes="member: 345386">My own HbA1c (73-37 in under 4 months) was just by trimming back on the carbs.  I didn't specifically exercise, and certainly didn't go for the stair climbs or treadmill.We all sort of do our own bit of mix and match I think, but it's important we choose a regime we can stick with.  I knew I didn't want to be an enforced gym bunny (but all respect to those who are), as I knew at some point I'd either rebel, or just get plain bored walking to nowhere.In terms of activity changes, it was mainly parking further from my target - which could be further from the entry/exit of the supermarket, or a couple of streets away when I go shopping.  Those extra paces all add up.<a href="https://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2018-archive/january/prolonged-periods-of-sedentary-time-strongly-associated-with-amount-of-fat-around-internal-organs" target="_blank">https://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2018-archive/january/prolonged-periods-of-sedentary-time-strongly-associated-with-amount-of-fat-around-internal-organs</a>There is a link to Joe's paper within this article:  <a href="https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/press/press-releases/2015/december/standing-up-helps-prevent-type-2-diabetes" target="_blank">https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/press/press-releases/2015/december/standing-up-helps-prevent-type-2-diabetes</a></blockquote>

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