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Walking 3 minutes every half hour can help keep Type 1 diabetes in check: Study
Updated On: 27 April, 2023 09:07 AM IST | London | IANS
Taking short breaks from sitting time also known as `activity snacking` is a simple, cost-free way to lower average blood sugar levels, compared to uninterrupted sitting and also potentially reduces the risk of future complications
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Breaking up prolonged sitting with light-intensity activity is something that people can do irrespective of whether they currently exercise or not. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Despite regular exercise, long periods of sitting time can be harmful to our health. Light-intensity walking for 3 minutes every 30 minutes can help people with Type 1 diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels, according to a study.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
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