Diet and Fitness

A Secret Benefit of Exercise: Better Blood Sugar

Sure, you know exercise is good for you. It can help you lose weight, sleep better and ward off ailments from back pain to heart disease. But did you know that it can also steady your blood sugar, helping to prevent diabetes and to manage the disease if you already have it

Research shows you don't have to lose much to make a difference: According to diabetes prevention studies in the European Union, participants who lost 5% of their body weight over one year had a 65% lower chance of developing type 2 diabetes.

And it's not so hard to get blood sugar benefits when it comes to exercise, either. Here's what you can do: