Sport Lowers Blood Sugar Levels, Most Effectively Carried Out At Night

YOGYAKARTA A study reports that people who exercise in the afternoon or evening have better blood sugar control than people who exercise in the morning. Even though at any time the exercise is still useful, especially if it is done according to the condition of the body and the right time.

The study was published in the journal Obesity, showing not only the intensity and frequency of physical activity, but also the relevant time in increasing blood sugar control. According to researcher Antonio Clavero Jimeno, from Granada University, Spain, precise training recipes are important. Medical personnel and certified sports should consider optimal time in a day to increase the effectiveness of training programs and physical activity. Especially for people who are at higher risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

This study involved 186 participants with an average age of 46 years with an average BMI of 44. Researchers monitored the physical activity and glucose patterns of participants in a 14-day period using a bracelet-shaped device to track glucose activity and levels. The amount and time of moderate to severe physical activity is recorded every day. The participants are grouped according to the most active. Examples of physical activity carried out include fast walks, dancing, gardening and heavy intensity activity including jogging, running, fast cycling, swimming fast, and walking fast uphills.

Researchers found that 50 percent of participants or more who carry out moderate to severe activity every day in the afternoon or evening are associated with lower blood glucose levels. These findings are reported from the results of comparisons with inactive people. Those who are inactive are more strongly affected by glucose regulation.

The results of the study showed a slightly larger drop in blood glucose levels if the sport was done in the afternoon or evening. But the difference is minimal compared to mixed and morning sports groups, "said Malene Lindholm, PhD, a cardiovascular medicine instructor and Stanford University researchers in California who were not involved in the study.

The findings of this study were also confirmed by a specialist internal medicine doctor in diabetes and Fatima Syed's weight management, MD. That to manage blood sugar levels, exercise at night especially after dinner. Because this can increase glycemic control the next morning, said doctor Syed.

It is important to understand, high blood sugar stimulates insulin release. This will increase the storage of fat and if it occurs for a long time, it can cause insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when cells in the body do not respond well to insulin, which occurs when hormones are released when blood sugar levels rise after eating. Launching EverydayHealth, this hormone lowers blood sugar levels and helps glucose enter liver cells, fats, and muscles.

Insulin resistance occurs when it takes a lot of insulin to complete its task. This condition is not the same as diabetes or prediabetes. But those who experience both, will experience insulin resistance before being diagnosed. Obviously Syed, insulin resistance is a vicious circle. How to fix it by losing weight. Insulin resistance also makes it difficult to lose weight.

The explanation above is useful in relation to the importance of physical activity after dinner. Other studies also found that moderate to severe physical activity after dinner could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Sports help reduce insulin resistance. That's why blood glucose levels decrease. Sun Kim's endocrinologist, MD., suggests the importance of finding suitable exercise time. Then do exercise or physical activity that is beneficial for health.