Post-Meal Walk

In controlled studies, light walking after eating has reduced the size of the after-meal glucose rise. Start when practical soon after eating — often within about 10–30 minutes. Even 2 minutes is better than sitting; 10–15 minutes is a good target. Keep it easy: a comfortable, conversational pace. This is an addition to your general activity, not a replacement for it.

Pick a length

2quick

5good

10target

15strong

10:00

Easy, comfortable pace — you could hold a conversation.

Best timed right after a meal. If you can only fit one walk a day, put it after your largest meal.

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Gentle by design. This is easy movement, not a workout target. If you take glucose-lowering medication, adding walks can affect your levels — talk with your clinician first. Stop and rest if you feel dizzy, shaky, breathless, or unwell.

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