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Analysis v1
Strong Support
If you get up and walk slowly for just 2 minutes every 20 minutes while sitting, your blood sugar after meals drops by about a quarter to a third, especially if you're overweight and in middle age.
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Supporting (1)
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Breaking Up Prolonged Sitting Reduces Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2012 MayThis study tested exactly what the claim says - taking a 2-minute walk every 20 minutes while sitting. They found that this simple activity breaks reduced blood sugar levels after eating by about 24-30%, which matches the claim perfectly.
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