How often should I exercise if I have high blood sugar?
You can exercise for 5 days a week to lower blood glucose levels.
Last updated on 28 Mar 2023
Yes, eating after exercising may raise blood glucose levels
Most forms of aerobic and cardiovascular exercise will lower your glucose levels, while activities such as high-intensity training and weightlifting can raise it
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.
Majority of people living with diabetes should exercise. However, people who have then tendency to get hypoglycemia should not exercise vigorously.
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.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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