Start with just 10 minutes after dinner tonight.
This hormone signals the body to soak up glucose, lowering blood sugar along the way.
One of the easiest, most affordable and most effective ways to help your body stay sugar-steady?
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Lacing up yoursneakers(or sandals) and going for a stroll.
The insulin receptors on the muscle surface become less sensitive.
If not enough insulin is produced, blood sugar will rise," Skinner explains.
“The good news is that the efficacy of a post-meal walk happens immediately.
The blood sugar benefits really stack up over time.
This can vary from one person to another.
And in case you were wondering, walkingdoes qualify as a “workout”!
Then gradually build up to 150 minutes per week.
The process of being active is more important than the product of being fit.
The health benefits of walking include a lower risk of dementia and heart disease and a brighter mood.
Exercise isn’t the only factor involved in diabetes risk, though.
Uncontrollable factors like genetics and age play a role, as do other lifestyle factors.
And snag more inspiration fromrecipesto help keep blood sugar in check.
