Efficacy of Exercise Snacks in Real-World Settings in Individuals Living With Type 2 Diabetes

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Chronic musculoskeletal condition or recent (within 2 years) cardiovascular event preventing participation in exercise.
• •2. Lack of internet access.
• •3. Angina upon exertion assessed by the Rose Angina Questionnaire.
• •4. Prescribed beta-blockers that can compromise the validity of heart rate measurements. during the submaximal exercise test.
• •5. Have uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension; ≥ 160/90 mmHg) or an atypical blood pressure or pulse rate at rest or during exercise as determined by a physician.
• •6. Have a scheduled surgical procedure within the next 3-4 months that would prevent exercise participation.
• •7. Currently diagnosed with a cardiac or pulmonary disease (e.g., angina, arrythmia, exercise-induced bronchospasm) that would prevent exercise participation.
• •8. Have a psychiatric disorder that could prevent you from completing the study procedures or visits.
• •9. Have donated more than 0.5 L of blood within the last 4 weeks.
• •10. Currently following an extreme diet (e.g., very low carbohydrate/calorie, ketogenic) or taking dietary/nutritional supplements that impact glucose control (e.g., exogenous ketones).
• •11. Currently have diabetic ulcers, peripheral vascular disease, or diabetic neuropathy that will prevent participation in exercise.
• •12. Currently participating in another clinical trial that interferes with the study procedures.
• •13. Currently on dialysis.
• •14. Currently pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during the intervention (i.e., within the next 4 months).
• •15. Have had an episode of severe hypoglycemia in the past 6 months (defined as having neurological symptoms consistent with neuroglycopenia and required assistance in treatment by a second party).