Can running help reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics?
Yes, running is effective to lower blood glucose levels. However, one should watch out for hypoglycemia (very low blood glucose levels).
Last updated on 28 Mar 2023
Studies found that exercising 30 minutes a day reduces your risk of diabetes by 25 percent, and walking for 10 minutes after meals lowers your blood sugar by 22 percent.
Walking is a low impact activity which can be done along with yoga such as surya namaskar and halasana to control blood sugar levels.
Majority of people living with diabetes should exercise. However, people who have then tendency to get hypoglycemia should not exercise vigorously.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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