Walking for 10 minutes right after eating lowers blood sugar just as much as walking for 30 minutes starting half an hour after eating.

From: Stop Walking 10,000 Steps/Day (do this for 20 minutes instead)

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What this claim means

Walking for 10 minutes right after eating lowers blood sugar just as much as walking for 30 minutes starting half an hour after eating.

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A 10-minute walk performed immediately after a meal reduces postprandial blood glucose to the same extent as a 30-minute walk performed at least 30 minutes after a meal.

Why this might work
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based on 1 study

When you walk after eating, your leg muscles contract and pull glucose out of your blood without needing insulin, which lowers blood sugar just as much as a longer walk that starts later.

What the research says

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1 study

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Study: Positive impact of a 10-min walk immediately after glucose intake on postprandial glucose levels

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