TYPE 2 DIABETES
Type 2 Diabetes is becoming more and more common/ prevalent worldwide. Regular exercise can help prevent and treat type 2 Diabetes (30-40% reduction). Studies specific to golf show beneficial effects on blood sugar.
It is very likely that playing golf regularly can help prevent and treat type 2 Diabetes, in conjuction with healthy eating, while other physical activity is also beneficial.
- Golf may prevent diabetes is high risk groups
- Regular exercise can help obesity and reduce the number of people with a high risk of developing diabetes
- People with diabetes and on modern drugs have been show to benefit and reduce the risk of complications by 40% by being physically active
The Key Health Benefits of Golf
16th June 2018
Golf is played by around 55 million people...pretty impressive, but even more so is all of these people could be substantially benefiting their health...
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Exploring the Health & Wellbeing Benefits of Golf [INFOGRAPHIC]
27th February 2017
The Golf & Health Project and University of Edinburgh launch a new infographic detailing just some of the many benefits of golf...
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Golf & Health Project Launches to Highlight How Golf Can Benefit All
5th October 2016
The Golf & Health Project has launched aiming to academically research and highlight how the sport can benefit peoples’ lives...
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References
The Relationships Between Golf and Health: A Scoping Review (Murray et al, 2016)
Murray AD, Daines L, Archibald D, et al, The relationships between golf and health: a scoping review
Br J Sports Med Published Online First: 03 October 2016. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096625