Physical activity and health policies and guidelines related to type 2 diabetes

WANG Mei; ZHU Wenping

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.08.002

Abstract：Objective To analyze the physical activity and health-related policies and guidelines for type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)issued by international organizations and countries,including World Health Organization(WHO),Euro-pean Union,the United States,Canada,Australia and China. Methods A content analysis and a comparative study were conducted to examine physical activity-related policies and guidelines at international and national levels. Results International organizations and countries all recognized physical activity as a key measure for preventing and controlling T2DM and improving population health.WHO established clear global targets and monitoring indica-tors.The United States,Canada and Australia closely integrated community interventions,healthcare incentives and structured exercise programs,while China combined national fitness initiatives with public health services.International T2DM-related exercise guidelines recommended>150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exer-cise per week combined with resistance training. Conclusion At both international and national levels,T2DM-related physical activity and health policies aim to increase participation in physical activity,improve population health,and effectively reduce the incidence and mortality of chronic diseases such as T2DM.Guidelines emphasize a multidisciplinary collaboration model to enhance practi-cal applicability,implementation effectiveness and the sustainability of health-related physical activity.Future de-velopment priorities will include establishing personalized physical activity programs for T2DM based on indi-vidual needs,and building an integrated health-related service system that combines physical activity,community health,chronic disease management and digital technologies.