London, April 26 (Ians) Long periods of sitting time can be harmful to our health, even if you exercise regularly. Light intensity walking for 3 minutes every 30 minutes can help people with Type 1 diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels, according to a study.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Taking short breaks from sitting time — also known as ‘activity snacking’ — is a simple, cost-free way to lower average blood sugar levels, compared to uninterrupted sitting and also potentially reduce their risk of future complications.
“For people with type 1 diabetes, managing blood sugar levels day in and out is relentless. Being physically active is important in managing the condition, but building exercise into your daily routine can be challenging, and even those who exercise frequently can often spend a lot of time sitting or lying down,” said Dr Elizabeth Robertson, our Director of Research,...
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Taking short breaks from sitting time — also known as ‘activity snacking’ — is a simple, cost-free way to lower average blood sugar levels, compared to uninterrupted sitting and also potentially reduce their risk of future complications.
“For people with type 1 diabetes, managing blood sugar levels day in and out is relentless. Being physically active is important in managing the condition, but building exercise into your daily routine can be challenging, and even those who exercise frequently can often spend a lot of time sitting or lying down,” said Dr Elizabeth Robertson, our Director of Research,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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