For individuals grappling with Type 2 diabetes, the timing of physical activity could be as impactful as the workout itself. Emerging research suggests that optimizing blood sugar control could hinge on a simple adjustment.
“In this study, we [have] shown that adults with Type 2 diabetes had the greatest improvement in glucose control when they were most active in the afternoon,” co-corresponding author Jingyi Qian said in a statement.
The Time-of-Day Factor in Exercise, Blood Sugar Control
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Joslin Diabetes Center evaluated data from more than 2,400 patients from the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study, a wide-ranging trial that focused on overweight or obese adults with Type 2 diabetes, observing their development of cardiovascular disease over time….