According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), regular exercise not only stabilizes blood sugar but also improves cardiovascular health, stimulates metabolism and supports weight control. Here are some gentle exercises suitable for people with high blood sugar:
1. Practice gentle yoga
Yoga helps reduce stress, supports hormone regulation and improves blood circulation. Movements such as the tree pose (Vrikshasana), the warrior pose (Virabhadrasana) are very suitable for beginners.
2. fast walking
Walking briskly for 20-30 minutes a day helps increase your heart rate moderately, promotes glucose metabolism in the body and improves insulin sensitivity.
3. Practice deep breathing and stretching
Deep breathing exercises combined with stretching help reduce stress a factor that increases blood sugar. You can spend 10-15 minutes a day practicing these exercises.
Note
Before starting an exercise program, people with a high glycemic index should consult a doctor to choose a suitable exercise to avoid exercising too much to harm their health.