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ArticleBMC public health2025

Association between device-measured physical activities, type 2 diabetes, and life expectancy over the next 10 years: a prospective longitudinal study.

Ziqiang Lin, Jiade Chen, Yutai Cai, Zhehao Wang, Jing Xu, Yingying Shi, Jiawei Li, Peng Xu, Jiaxin Shen, Guanren Chen and 9 more

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Ziqiang Lin *Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jiade Chen *Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yutai CaiDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Zhehao WangDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jing XuDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Yingying ShiDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jiawei LiDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Peng XuSchool of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Jiaxin ShenDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Guanren ChenDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Qingguang ZhongDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Tao ZhangDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Qiaoman MoDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Qiaoxuan LinDepartment of Statistics, Guangzhou Health Technology Identification & Human Resources Assessment Center, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China.
Jiale BuDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Pengqing SunDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Lixia LiSchool of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Fan ZhangDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. florencezh@yahoo.com.hk.
Yanhui GaoDepartment of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. gaoyanhui@jnu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China-Guangdong Joint Fund 2025A1515012265The Science and Technology of Guangzhou, China 33124108
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Abstract

backgroundThe mediation effect of 24-hour physical activities on the association between type 2 diabetes and mortality is unclear. Additionally, Little evidence was found on the isotemporal substitution effect of 24-hour physical activities components on changing Life expectancy among patients with type 2 diabetes diagnosed. To address the abovementioned research gap, the study has a two-fold aims: first, to examine the mediation effect of 24-hour physical activities in type 2 diabetes and mortality; and second, to address how reallocating time on different daily activities would affect life expectancy.

methodsAnalysis was conducted on the accelerometer data of 103,359 participants in the UK Biobank, with a median age of 57 years (range 39 to 70). Compositional mediation cox model was conducted to analyze the mediating effects of 24-hour physical activities. Additionally, the cohort Life table method was utilized to estimate the changes of Life-years over the next 10 years resulting from the substitution effect of different physical activities.

resultsDuring a mean follow-up of 13.95 (range 2.95-16.28) years, 2,649 deaths were recorded. Diabetes was significantly associated with increased time spent engaging in sedentary behavior (SB), and reduced time spent on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and light-intensive physical activity (LPA), thereby demonstrating an association with higher mortality risk. The indirect effect of physical activity (HR = 1.27, 95% CI 1.23-1.30) accounted for 41.9% of the total effect of diabetes on mortality. Furthermore, the Life expectancy gains with a maximum of 1.32 years over the next 10 years was found when reallocating SB time to MVPA.

conclusionThe results revealed that 24-hour physical activities might mediate the association between diabetes and mortality. Therefore, promoting participation in MVPA and reducing sedentary activities among diabetes patients was expected to have a positive effect on Life expectancy over the next 10 years.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2ExerciseLife ExpectancyAccelerometryAdultAgedFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesUnited KingdomDiabetesLife expectancyPhysical activityProspective longitudinal study

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PMID41068706
PMCPMC12512792

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