New research being presented this week at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 has revealed that taking short breaks from sitting can help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. Frequent, bite-sized bouts of activity led to improvements in blood sugar levels, potentially reducing the risk of life-altering diabetes-related complications such as heart attack and stroke. Sitting for long periods is known to be harmful to health, increasing the risk of conditions such as heart disease. It can also affect how the body responds to insulin. Previous research has shown that breaking up periods of sitting
‘Activity snacking’ helps people with type 1 diabetes as seen on The Hippocratic Post.