When you eat, your body breaks down carbohydrates into blood sugar. Walking after meals helps increase insulin sensitivity, thereby helping the body control blood sugar levels more effectively. Muscles use energy from vua consumed food, contributing to reducing blood sugar levels.
For people with diabetes, it is important to maintain blood sugar within the target range. Blood sugar levels that are too high or too low can affect body function and cause complications such as eye, kidney, nerve damage or disease progression.
To get the maximum benefits, you should walk within 60 - 90 minutes of eating. Gentle walking helps move more muscles than when sitting or lying down, helping to transport sugar out of the blood effectively. Walking also improves mood, cardiovascular health, stronger bones and muscles.
Just a walk of 2 - 5 minutes can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels. In addition to light exercise after meals, a diet rich in fiber, balanced and prioritized whole foods also contributes to maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
