About half of New Mexico residents have diabetes or prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Latest Health News: Health Beat on Action 7 News There’s one simple, yet effective way to help regulate your blood sugar levels. KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar explains what it is and how it works. “Light physical activity, something as simple as walking after eating, can help prevent blood sugar spikes,” Achrekar said. “When we exercise, our muscles need glucose to function, so walking helps remove sugar from the bloodstream, which helps keep our blood sugar levels more stable.” He said walking for just two minutes after eating can help keep blood sugar levels stable. Researchers from the University of Georgia and the Cleveland Clinic conducted a study on exercise after eating. Follow us on social: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeThey found that people with type 2 diabetes can tame their glucose levels by exercising after meals, Achrekar said. When it comes to light exercise, consistency is key. “Their blood glucose was lowered by almost 10 percent,” Achrekar said. “However, people who took light walks during the day saw almost twice as much reduction in blood glucose.” Blood sugar levels typically peak within an hour to 90 minutes after eating. Those spikes and dips can increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Achrekar recommends the Mediterranean diet to reduce your risk of developing those diseases. “Focusing on plant-based foods and healthy fats can reduce your risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke and some cancers,” Achrekar said. “It also strengthens bones, improves brain health, prevents dementia and depression and aids in healthy weight loss.”Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of New Mexico residents have diabetes or prediabetes.
The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 News
There is one simple, yet effective way to manage blood sugar levels. KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar explains what it is and how it works.
“Light physical activity, something as simple as walking after eating, can prevent blood sugar levels from spiking,” Achrekar said. “When we exercise, our muscles need glucose to function, so walking helps remove sugar from the bloodstream, keeping our blood sugar levels more stable.”
He said that walking for just two minutes after eating can help keep blood sugar levels steady. Researchers from the University of Georgia and the Cleveland Clinic conducted a study on exercise after eating.
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They found that people with type 2 diabetes can control their glucose levels by exercising after meals. According to Achrekar, consistency is key when it comes to light exercise.
“Their blood glucose was reduced by almost 10 percent,” Achrekar said. “However, people who took light walks during the day saw almost twice as much reduction in blood glucose.”
Blood sugar levels typically peak within an hour to 90 minutes after eating. These spikes and dips can increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Achrekar recommends that people follow the Mediterranean diet to reduce the risk of developing these diseases.
“Focusing on plant-based foods and healthy fats can reduce your risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke and some cancers,” Achrekar said. “It also strengthens bones, improves brain health, prevents dementia and depression and aids in healthy weight loss.”
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