The modern way of life makes “suspension” a normal practice, which may pose additional risks for diabetics. Long sitting not only reduces body sensitivity to insulin, but also leads to increased body weight and fluctuations in blood sugar levels. It is not difficult to change the status quo, and from today on, to make activities your new habits.
Why is it that long sitting increases the risk of diabetes? When long sitting, muscle activity is reduced and body use of glucose is reduced, leading directly to an increase in blood sugar. In addition, chronic lack of activity slows metabolism and increases abdominal fat accumulation. For diabetes patients, this means that blood sugar management is more difficult and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Little move, big change. Change of seating habits does not require a big move. Stand up every 30 to 60 minutes, if only for a few steps around the room, or for a few simple stretches, can activate muscles and increase insulin sensitivity. If you have to sit for a long time while working, you can try to stand a desk or adjust the height of the chair to make it easier to change your position.
Integrating sport into everyday life. Daily activities are the best way to reduce sitting time. For example, when you go to the supermarket, you choose a more distant parking space; you get off at a stop on a bus; and even when you watch TV at home, you get up and do some stretching at the end of each episode. These seemingly insignificant changes will bring significant health benefits over the long term.
“Small goal” of the campaign. For diabetics, sport is not only a tool to reduce sitting time, but also a strong assistant in blood sugar management. Set some small targets for yourself, such as walking 5,000 paces per day or increasing force training once a week, not only to improve blood sugar but also to enhance CPR function. It is important to choose the activities you like so that it can be more sustainable.
Encourage yourself to reject the Lazy Trap. It may be a problem when you start changing your seating habits, but once you get used to it, you find the benefits of the activity far outweigh the imagination. You can record your activity with a calculator, or you can set a daily “stand time” reminder that these little tools can help you keep your power.
It’s not just a matter of time, but starting with a little action every hour, you can gradually improve blood sugar control and make health within reach. From the moment you stood up, you, have you acted?
