New Delhi: Workouts hold utmost importance when it comes to management of chronic and acute health problems. But there is a lot of relevance that workouts hold with respect to diabetes management, especially when done during the a specific set of hours of the day. Type-2 diabetes, a chronic condition characterised by spiking blood sugar levels, can be managed well by hitting the gym during a specific time in the day. Ideally, one should workout 150 minutes in a week to stay healthy. But what is the best time to do so? Read on to find out.
How does the timing of workouts affect diabetes management?
Research suggests that exercising during a specific time in the day could be best for people trying to regulate their blood sugar and either manage diabetes or reduce the risk of developing the condition in the first place. The study, published in the Obesity journal, found that evening workouts are more effective for diabetics. This is said to be true in the case of overweight and obese adults when they engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity.
The research team also showed that it was established that exercise levels have an impressive impact on controlling blood sugar levels, which is also known as glucose homeostasis. Researchers said that little is known about the optimal time for workouts to be effective for blood sugar management. Researchers at the University of Granada in Spain explained that the results highlight the importance of precision in workout timings.
Experts said that the it is important to hit the gym at the right time in the day to ensure that the exercise reaps optimum results. Involving 186 adults with an average age of 46 years, the study took overweight or obese adults in the study and the participants were all monitored over a period of two weeks. It was found that accumulating more than 50% of moderate to rigorous physical activity in the evening was associated with a lower day, night and overall blood sugar level in the day as compared to those who were inactive. This link was stronger in people with poor blood sugar management. The pattern was similar in men and women.
Type-2 diabetes is way more common than type-1 diabetes and it is likely to occur in 90% cases. Common risk factors responsible for the same are obesity, being overweight, family history or lack of physical activity.
Research suggests that exercising during a specific time in the day could be best for people trying to regulate their blood sugar and either manage diabetes or reduce the risk of developing the condition in the first place. The study, published in the Obesity journal, found that evening workouts are more effective for diabetics. Health News Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
