LAST: Leisure Activity Step Tracking study

Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) is currently the 7th leading cause of death and by 2025 1 in 5 will be living with T2DM. Since a risk factor for T2DM is physical inactivity, interventions to increase physical activity (PA) should be examined. In November 2018, the U.S Department of health established updated guidelines for PA, removing the bout length requirement stated in previous guidelines. This modification demonstrates that any PA is better than none and every bit counts. For better T2DM management, increasing participation in leisure-time PA is critical. This pilot study aims to promote leisure-time PA that is feasible and effective and can be performed in short sessions outside of a gym. Leisure time PA includes parking further from the store, taking the stairs, cleaning the house, and gardening. Participants (N=3) between 18-65 years of age, inactive (classified as