Type 2 diabetes

A sedentary lifestyle also increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels become too high. Inactivity can affect the body's ability to regulate blood glucose, and weight gain can contribute to this risk. These conditions can develop over time; they are not simply temporary feelings after a day without exercise.

For example, a bar labelled −50% for Type 2 diabetes means that risk is shown as lower relative to a comparison level. It does not mean that 50% of active people have diabetes, or that the remaining 50% are guaranteed protection. A −50% change represents a larger reduction than −30%.