Do leisure activities extend disability-free survival in older adults with type 2 diabetes?

Leisure Activities & Diabetes1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026

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We analyzed the available evidence and found that older adults with type 2 diabetes who regularly take part in physical, mental, and social leisure activities tend to live about 3.92 years longer without disability compared to those who are inactive [1]. This finding is based on one assertion, and...

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Healthy Behaviors, Leisure Activities, and Social Network Prolong Disability-Free Survival in Older Adults With Diabetes

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glac054

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