A diabetes specialist has revealed a simple way to reduce blood sugar levels after a meal. What’s more, the research-backed method could start working in just two to five minutes, according to an endocrinology specialist.
A light exercise could target high blood sugar levels after a meal in just minutes.
How to lower your blood sugar in just two minutes.
“Did you know that you can help lower blood sugar levels within two to five minutes of eating? Of course, many people experience high blood sugar levels after eating and just don’t know what to do about it with this,” said the doctor known as the Voice of Diabetes, according to Express.
Once you eat a meal, especially when it contains carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels rise immediately after the meal. In healthy people, this is where insulin kicks in and blood sugar returns to pre-meal levels within two hours after a meal. However, patients with untreated diabetes do not fall into this category, and blood sugar levels remain high.
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Lifestyle, impact on blood sugar levels
Fortunately, simple lifestyle changes, including light walking, may help lower blood glucose control.
“New studies actually show that just going for a two- to five-minute walk after a meal—light walks—can significantly improve blood sugar levels.
What happens is that our muscles start using the glucose from the food we just ate for energy. And therefore reducing blood sugar levels.
I know it’s not always easy to exercise after a meal, but even a two-minute walk will have a significant impact on your blood sugar levels,” said the expert.
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Short walks, effect on blood sugar levels
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Research also supports the effect of walking on blood sugar. A five-minute walk every half hour has previously been shown to significantly lower blood sugar levels, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
The findings suggest that following the walking regimen reduced blood sugar spikes by 60 percent, compared to sitting all day.
Physical activity, such as walking, can help lower blood sugar levels. During exercise, muscles use blood sugar as an energy source, which can help lower blood sugar.
Regular exercise, including walking, can improve your body’s insulin sensitivity. This can make the body use insulin more efficiently to absorb sugar from the blood, which can lead to more stable blood sugar levels.
Regular walking can help you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight, which can help manage your blood sugar. A healthy body weight can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.
Stress can affect blood sugar levels because it can trigger the release of stress hormones that can raise blood sugar. Walking outdoors or even indoors can help reduce stress and keep blood sugar levels under control.
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