The Claim
In adults with metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes and obesity, engaging in more than 150 minutes of physical activity per week is associated with lower levels of HbA1c and random blood sugar compared to engaging in less than 150 minutes per week, independent of sitting duration.
What the research says
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Adults with type 2 diabetes or obesity who exercise more than 150 minutes per week have lower HbA1c and random blood sugar levels than those who exercise less than 150 minutes per week, regardless of how much time they spend sitting.
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In adults with metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes and obesity, engaging in more than 150 minutes of physical activity per week is associated with lower levels of HbA1c and random blood sugar compared to those who engage in less than 150 minutes per week, independent of sitting duration.
When muscles move during physical activity, they pull glucose from the blood without needing insulin, which lowers blood sugar. Over time, this repeated drop in blood sugar reduces the amount of sugar sticking to hemoglobin in red blood cells, lowering HbA1c.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with diabetes or prediabetes who moved around more than 150 minutes a week had lower blood sugar than those who moved less, no matter how much they sat. So, moving more helps control blood sugar, even if you sit a lot.
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