According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of New Mexicans live with diabetes or prediabetes. Latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 News There is a simple, yet effective, way to manage blood sugar. Dr. Abinash Achrekar, a health expert with KOAT and the University of New Mexico, explains what it is and how it works. “Light physical activity, something as simple as walking after eating, can keep blood sugar from spiking,” Achrekar said. “When we move, our muscles need glucose to function, so walking helps remove sugars from the bloodstream, which keeps our blood sugar 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 media: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeThey found that people with type 2 diabetes can control their glucose levels by exercising after meals, Achrekar said, but consistency is key when it comes to light exercise. “Their blood sugar levels were reduced by almost ten percent,” Achrekar said. “However, people who took light walks throughout the day saw their blood sugar levels drop almost twice as much.” Blood sugar levels tend to rise within an hour to 90 minutes after eating. These spikes and drops can increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Achrekar recommends the Mediterranean diet for people who want to reduce their risk of these diseases. “Focused on plant-based foods and healthy fats, it can reduce the 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 helps with 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 Mexicans live with diabetes or prediabetes.
Latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 News
There’s a simple yet effective method for managing blood sugar. KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar explains what it is and how it works.
“Light physical activity, as simple as walking after eating, can keep blood sugar levels from spiking,” Achrekar said. “When we move, our muscles need glucose to function, so walking helps remove sugar from the bloodstream, which helps stabilize our blood sugar levels.”
According to him, walking for just two minutes after eating can help stabilize blood sugar levels. 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, Achrekar said, but consistency is key when it comes to light exercise.
“Their blood sugar levels dropped by almost 10 percent,” Achrekar said. “However, people who did low-intensity walks throughout the day saw their blood sugar levels drop almost twice as much.”
Blood sugar levels tend to rise within an hour to 90 minutes after a meal. These spikes and drops can increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Achrekar recommends the Mediterranean diet for people who want to reduce their risk of developing these diseases.
“Focusing on plant-based foods and healthy fats can reduce the 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 helps with healthy weight loss.”
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