Should every diabetic exercise?
Majority of people living with diabetes should exercise. However, people who have then tendency to get hypoglycemia should not exercise vigorously.
Last updated on 28 Mar 2023
Yes, its important that blood sugar levels dip lower than usual but not as low as hypoglycemia.
One should exercise at least 30 mins to 45mins lower blood glucose levels. However, do not exercise vigorously as it may cause 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.
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.
Most forms of aerobic and cardiovascular exercise will lower your glucose levels, while activities such as high-intensity training and weightlifting can raise it
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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