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

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 30-75 years.
2. Have physician-diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
3. Physically inactive (performing <150 min moderate-to-vigorous physical activity perweek).
4. Body mass index: 18.5-40 kg/m2.
5. Taking ≤3 glucose-lowering medications (excluding insulin) and stable dose for > 6months.
6. Taking ≤2 commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications (e.g., statins,antihypertensive).
7. HbA1c ≤8.5%.
8. Able to maintain current physical activity patterns during the study.
9. Cleared to engage in physical activity using the Get Active Questionnaire and, ifapplicable, consultation with a health care provider or Qualified ExerciseProfessional.
10. Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone for intervention delivery and tracking.
11. Ability to read and write in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Chronic musculoskeletal condition or recent (within 2 years) cardiovascular eventpreventing 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 atypicalblood 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 preventexercise 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 studyprocedures 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., exogenousketones).
11. Currently have diabetic ulcers, peripheral vascular disease, or diabetic neuropathythat will prevent participation in exercise.
12. Currently participating in another clinical trial that interferes with the studyprocedures.
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 havingneurological symptoms consistent with neuroglycopenia and required assistance intreatment by a second party).