Ten-minute walk after meals
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What people do
A gentle ten-minute stroll after your biggest meal. Small studies suggest short post-meal walks may blunt blood sugar rises, and regular walking is linked with better long-term health.
How it’s typically done
- Finish your meal and wait a few minutes.
- Walk at an easy pace for about ten minutes.
- Aim for your largest meal first.
- Build up to more meals if you enjoy it.
Notes from people sharing it
People often make it a social habit with family or a phone call.
Background & evidence
Some research available
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A few things to consider
Keep the pace easy right after eating. If you have diabetes or take glucose-lowering medicine, ask your care team how exercise fits.