How much does blood sugar drop after exercise?
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.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Yoga and brisk walking are good morning activities/exercises to control blood sugar levels.
Yes, running is effective to lower blood glucose levels. However, one should watch out for hypoglycemia (very low blood glucose levels).
The blood sugar level rises immediately after a meal or snack in diabetics. In healthy individuals insulin is secreted to keep the blood glucose levels below 100mg/dl for good control.
Blood sugar usually decreases after exercise it does not increase. However, if you notice it increasing then consult a diabetelogist.
You can exercise for 5 days a week to lower blood glucose levels.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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