How Exercise Affects Blood Sugar
Exercise has a big effect on blood sugar levels, and it is something a lot of people with diabetes notice pretty quickly. When you move your body, your muscles need energy, and they get that energy from glucose in your blood. Because of this, blood sugar levels often go down during or after exercise. This is one reason doctors and teachers always talk about how important being active is for people with diabetes. Picture Credit : NicePNG Different types of exercise can affect blood sugar in different ways. Things like walking, biking, or playing sports usually help lower blood sugar because they keep your body moving for a longer time. On the other hand, really intense activities like sprinting or heavy lifting can sometimes make blood sugar go up for a short time. This happens because your body releases stress hormones that tell your liver to send more glucose into the b...