Physical activity helps prevent type II diabetes mainly by improving insulin sensitivity. It also reduces stress and improves mood, which can lower unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, excess alcohol use, and poor eating. Sufficient activity (≥ 150 min of moderate activity per week for adults, ≥ 60 min daily for adolescents) benefits physical and mental health in many other ways, and some activity is always better than none (Get Active! | CDC). This Healthcare Triage video summarizes peer-reviewed evidence that exercise improves overall health, helping prevent and manage type II diabetes: https://youtu.be/SFBBjynBpSw