How do physical activity and stress affect blood sugar levels?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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Studies found that exercising 30 minutes a day reduces your risk of diabetes by 25 percent, and walking for 10 minutes after meals lowers your blood sugar by 22 percent.

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