Scientists at the University of Limerick found that a brisk walk after a meal can help lower blood sugar levels, which may help ward off complications such as type 2 diabetes. Scientists suggested that 15 minutes walk is very good, but a 2 to 5 minutes 'mini walk' also brings some health benefits.
Go for a walk between 60-90 minutes after having a meal
Experts recommend taking a short walk within 60 to 90 minutes of a meal. They believe this is the best time to reduce blood sugar spikes, as blood sugar levels are at their peak during that time. Blood sugar spikes occur when your blood sugar rises and then drops rapidly after a meal. Over time, your body may not be able to lower blood sugar effectively, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. Therefore it is important to manage blood sugar levels and avoid blood sugar spikes.
Walk controls blood sugar
The study, which was published in the journal Sports Medicine, looked at the results of seven studies that compared sitting versus standing or walking and its effects on heart health, including insulin and blood sugar levels. Scientists found that standing after a meal was better than sitting, but brisk walking was most effective in controlling blood sugar levels. When participants walked after their meal, their blood sugar levels fluctuated more slowly than those who simply sat down.
Diabetes can cause many life-threatening diseases
People with type 2 diabetes need to keep blood sugar levels as stable as possible to manage the disease and help prevent serious health problems such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic but manageable condition, although people with it are more likely to develop other fatal diseases or have a heart attack or stroke. The lead author of the research, Aidan Buffett, suggests several ways that people can incorporate this extra walking into their daily lives. He said that I would suggest everyone walk in their daily routine. Take 5 minutes every day for this before sleeping. After having lunch in the afternoon, walk for two minutes in the office itself.
