Sunday 7 August 2022 10:16 PM Two-minute walk after meal helps fight diabetes as helps muscles soak up fuel ... trends now
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Going for a short walk after a meal can reduce blood sugar and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a review suggests.
Setting off 60 to 90 minutes after eating is optimum as this is when blood sugar levels typically peak and it allows the muscles to soak up fuel from the food, experts say.
People should aim for a 15-minute stroll but even ‘mini walks’ of two to five minutes offer some benefit, they add.
Researchers from the University of Limerick in Ireland looked at seven studies that compared the effects of sitting versus standing or walking on measures of heart health, including insulin and blood sugar levels. They found that light walking after a meal had a significant impact in moderating blood sugar levels.
