Optimal Exercise Timing for Type 2 Diabetes Management Revealed

A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that people with type 2 diabetes who exercised in the afternoon experienced lower blood sugar levels compared to those who exercised at other times of the day. The study followed 2,416 participants and found that afternoon exercisers had a 30% to 50% reduction in blood glucose levels during the first year, and this reduction was maintained in the fourth year. Additionally, the afternoon exercise group had the highest chances of stopping their glucose-lowering medications. While the study did not prove causation, experts suggest that exercising in the afternoon may help manage blood sugar levels due to the body's increased sensitivity to insulin and the timing of meals. However, any exercise at any time of day is beneficial for diabetes management.