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Inclusion Criteria: * Sex: Men and women are eligible. * Age: Individuals aged 20-75 years old are eligible. * Ethnicity: Bahraini adults of all ethnic groups are eligible for the study. * Type 2 diabetes and glycaemic control: Individuals with controlled type 2 diabetes (i.e. HbA1c \<9 on medication) based on the medical record of each patient's last visit to the health centre for routine follow-up will be eligible if within the last four months. Otherwise, these measurements will be ordered at the first visit to confirm eligibility. * Blood pressure: Individuals whose blood pressure is under moderate control will be eligible - specifically, treated or untreated resting systolic/diastolic pressure \< 160/100 mmHg. * Lipid control: Individuals with fasting triglyceride concentration \< 600 mg are eligible. Exclusion Criteria: * HbA1c \>9% * Type 1 diabetes * Taking insulin * Pregnancy * Non-ambulant or severely incapacitated with any medical condition(s) reducing ability to stand or mobilize. * Currently participating in a study to reduce sedentary behaviour or increase physical activity * Language. Inability to read and understand Arabic or English language. * Inability to give informed consent.