Study Finds Simple Change Can Help Manage Blood Sugar
People often experience glucose spikes after eating, particularly when consuming foods high in carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, rice and grains. It's become a known health hack that going on a post-meal walk can help curb sugary spikes caused by such foods.
But a study published on Scientific Reports on Wednesday took things even further. The researchers looked into the intricacies of the post-meal walk, particularly with how immediate one has to start walking to receive the most health benefits.
The study analyzed a group of 12 people to compare the difference between going on a 10-minute walk right after glucose intake and going on a 30-minute walk a half hour after glucose intake.
The findings showed that both methods significantly reduced average blood glucose levels compared to remaining at rest after a meal.
However, the 10-minute walk was deemed to be "uniquely effective" at minimizing the peak glucose levels for each individual compared to the delayed 30-minute walk.
Participants also rated the 10-minute walk as "significantly easier" than the longer one despite having to start the former with a fuller stomach.
It doesn't take a scientist to figure out that last part.
Getting a walk in earlier can yield even better results in terms of blood sugar maintenance than putting off a stroll just a little longer. The study suggests that not even tripling the walk duration would give you the same level of benefit.
That's a textbook example of when working smart simply beats working hard.Study Finds Simple Change Can Help Manage Blood Sugar first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 5, 2025
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