OBJECTIVES: To observe differences in healthcare costs according to the level of physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A total of 121 type 2 diabetic patients were interviewed in two basic units of healthcare in Bauru, Brazil. Physical activity level was assessed by a questionnaire carried out during an interview. Costs of exams, medications and doctor and nurse visits were assessed for the previous year using invoices obtained from basic units of healthcare. RESULTS: Sedentary type […]