Exercise is a cornerstone of diabetes management. Small bursts of low-intensity exercise can not only regulate blood sugar levels in people living with Type 1 diabetes, but they also hold good in Type 2 diabetics as well, say, experts
A prolonged strenuous workout enhances the risk of sugar levels falling or hypoglycemia in Type 1 diabetics, which is why they have to wear a glucose monitor while exercising. The short strolls are better in that respect,” says Dr David Chandy, Consultant, Endocrinology, at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.
Portal: Indian Express
Headline: ‘Activity snack’: Why new blood sugar control method of intermittent walking works
