Diabetes is a common condition that affects almost four million people in the UK. It’s caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Without enough of the hormone, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into useable energy. you could lower your risk of high blood sugar symptoms by regularly going for a quick walk after eating.
If you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, you can, with lifestyle changes, counteract or prevent type 2 diabetes
Kajsa Ernestam
It’s very beneficial for diabetes patients to go for a walk after eating a large amount of food, according to health app Lifesum’s in-house dietitian, Kajsa Ernestam.
Doing any form of exercise after eating could improve insulin sensitivity, which subsequently lowers the risk of high blood sugar.
It could also help the body to absorb sugar, which is crucial for diabetes patients.
“If you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, you can, with lifestyle changes, counteract or prevent type 2 diabetes,” said Ernestam.
“Changing your lifestyle by increasing physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a well-balanced nutritional diet and avoiding skipping meals [could lower your risk of diabetes].
“Physical activity increases insulin sensitivity and non-dependent insulin uptake of glucose
