May 08, 2025
Why your walking speed matters for blood sugar control
Siddhartha JanaRoot of type 2 diabetes
Insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production disrupts blood sugar control, forming the basis of type 2 diabetes.
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Sedentary lifestyle risks
Absence of exercise causes visceral fat to accumulate, particularly around abdominal organs, which exacerbates insulin resistance and increases the risk of diabetes.
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Brisk walking reduces risk
By enhancing metabolic health, walking at a pace of 4 km/h or more dramatically reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Blood sugar reduction
By increasing insulin sensitivity and decreasing inflammation, physical activity such as walking can reduce blood sugar levels by 15–20 mg/dL.
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Speed matters
Brisk walking improves metabolism, burns more fat, and helps prevent diabetes more effectively than slow walking, which has few advantages.
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Daily walk goal
Walking for 30 minutes a day, preferably at a brisk pace, improves insulin action, increases cardiovascular health, and helps control weight.
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Gradual progress is essential
To maximise blood sugar regulation, muscle strength, and fat reduction, start slowly and gradually increase pace and duration.
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In conjunction with a nutritious diet
Walking's positive effects on respiratory, cardiac, and metabolic health are enhanced when it is combined with a nutritious diet.
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