{"id":2237,"date":"2018-08-06T12:26:56","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T06:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2237"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:26:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:56:18","slug":"can-sitting-for-a-long-duration-affect-my-sugar-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-sitting-for-a-long-duration-affect-my-sugar-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Sitting for a Long Duration Affect My Sugar Levels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/can-sitting-for-a-long-duration-affect-my-sugar-levels\/#Stay_Active_to_Manage_Your_Sugar_Levels\" title=\"Stay Active to Manage Your Sugar Levels\">Stay Active to Manage Your Sugar Levels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting for long periods of time can lead to a spike in your blood sugar levels. It can also lead to various health problems like obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol levels. It can also lead to an increase in the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Sitting in front of a screen for long durations can be even more harmful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2237\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key factors in managing diabetes is to stay fit and active. Therefore, a regular workout regime is recommended for people having diabetes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1669079425.jpg\" alt=\"stay active\" class=\"wp-image-8596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1669079425.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1669079425-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1669079425-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Active_to_Manage_Your_Sugar_Levels\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay Active to Manage Your Sugar Levels<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to maintain your sugar levels, you need to avoid a sedentary lifestyle as much as possible. Stand up every 30 minutes while talking on the phone or while watching television. The idea is to remain in motion as much as possible. It will help in reducing your weight and increasing your energy level. Physical activity helps maintain muscle tone and also improves your mental well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amidst the hectic work schedule, finding time to exercise can feel like a difficult task. The following simple tips will help you adapt to a more active lifestyle:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set an alarm to stand after every 30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a regular fitness regime.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fetch a glass of water instead of having a water bottle by your side.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to a Standing Desk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hectic life can affect both your personal and professional arenas. However, maintaining normal blood sugar levels is necessary. It is important to know that long hours of sitting can cause a spike in your blood sugar levels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1079107121.jpg\" alt=\"stretch\" class=\"wp-image-8597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1079107121.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1079107121-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1079107121-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sedentary lifestyle is also associated with an increasing risk of diabetes and even death. Normal blood sugar levels must be adhered to at all times. The alarming fact is that these results hold true for even those who exercise regularly. Enzyme changes occur in our muscles when we sit for long durations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To manage your sugar levels, follow all the recommendations given by your health coach. Monitor your levels using a glucometer regularly. It is only when you know whether your sugar levels are in the high or low range, that you will be able to optimise your diet and lifestyle in the best possible way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/beato.app.link\/ZpiXL9tVTCb\"><strong>Consult a Diabetologist for Free<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/practise-these-5-exercises-for-diabetes-at-home\/\">Read More: <em>Practise These 5 Exercises for Diabetes At Home<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes management is not a difficult task if you improve your daily habits and follow an active lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[626],"tags":[9,6,7,8],"class_list":["post-2237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yoga-and-fitness","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2237"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2237"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2237\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19243,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2237\/revisions\/19243"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}