| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
Before the development of type 2 diabetes among Japanese, visceral fat gain occurs; the extent of visceral fat gain before the onset of diabetes depends on the individuals' insulin secretory capacity. Although high level of visceral fat may increase diabetes risk, leisure-time exercise may reduce the increased risk associated with high visceral fat. To suppress the increase in the visceral fat among workers, active commuting or public transportation use may be useful, as compared with inactive commuting (e.g., car commuting). In addition to active commuting or public transportation use, being physically active at leisure-time or work may also help suppress the increase in visceral fat.
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