In a study of 102 adults with type 2 diabetes, Japanese researchers found that those who stuck with a daily walking regimen for 17 months had a lower risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke than those who stopped exercising.

The study participants, who ranged in age from 35 to 75, were instructed to take a 20- to 30-minute walk every day. Among the 64 who managed to achieve this, just 1 or 2 percent — suffered a stroke and none developed heart disease during the 17-month study.

In contrast, of the 38 participants who failed to stick with their exercise prescription, 7 — or 18 percent — developed heart disease or had a stroke.

The findings show that even simple at-home exercise may cut the cardiovascular risks associated with type 2 diabetes, according to Dr. Sato Shinji and colleagues at Saitama Medical University.

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