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xchrom

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Wed Jun 12, 2013, 07:12 AM Jun 2013

Short walks 'could cut diabetes risk in older people'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22853314


Walking for 15 minutes after meals could prevent "potentially damaging" blood sugar spikes

A 15-minute walk after each meal could prevent older people developing type-2 diabetes, a study has found.

The post-meal walks control blood sugar as well as one long walk, research by George Washington University suggested.

Elevated blood sugar after meals could increase the risk of type-2 diabetes, so resting after eating "is the worst thing you can do", the study said.

Diabetes UK said there were "small differences" between exercise routines - but any activity was beneficial
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Short walks 'could cut diabetes risk in older people' (Original Post) xchrom Jun 2013 OP
Well, walks didn't keep me from getting diabetes, but Nay Jun 2013 #1
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