{"id":409330,"date":"2026-01-15T19:14:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/409330\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T19:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:14:12","slug":"aiims-harvard-trained-gastroenterologist-reveals-1-lifestyle-habit-that-lowers-blood-sugar-without-changing-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/409330\/","title":{"rendered":"AIIMS, Harvard-trained gastroenterologist reveals ‘1 lifestyle habit\u2019 that lowers blood sugar without changing your diet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Managing blood sugar can feel overwhelming, especially with all the diet restrictions, calorie counting, and constant monitoring. But what if a small, consistent lifestyle change could make a real difference without completely overhauling what you eat? Dr Saurabh Sethi, MD, a gastroenterologist<\/a>trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford University, shares in his January 15 Instagram post a simple habit that can help lower blood sugar naturally and improve overall health. (Also read: Resident doctor shares easy \u2018pasta recipe with 23\u202fgrams of protein per serving\u2019 that you can make in just 15 minutes<\/a> )<\/p>\n

\"DrDr Sethi promotes simple 10-minute walk to improve blood sugar levels. (Freepik)Can a simple habit really help lower blood sugar<\/p>\n

\u201cMost people think blood sugar<\/a> control requires strict diets,\u201d says Dr Saurabh. \u201cBut one simple habit can lower glucose almost as effectively as diet changes.\u201d Who can benefit from this? Dr Sethi explains that it works for people with:<\/p>\n

PrediabetesType 2 diabetesFatty liverInsulin resistanceWeight gainBelly fatSugar cravingsWhat\u2019s the easiest way to put this habit into practice<\/p>\n

\u201cA 10-minute walk after meals. Yes, just walking,\u201d Dr Sethi reveals.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour leg muscles act like a sponge,\u201d he explains. \u201cWhen they move, they pull glucose directly out of your bloodstream. Less glucose<\/a> in the blood means less insulin release. Less insulin means less fat being sent to the liver, which is particularly important for those with fatty liver.\u201d<\/p>\n

Benefits include:<\/p>\n

Smaller blood sugar spikesLower insulin levelsReduced fat storage in the liverLess belly fat<\/a>Fewer sugar crashesMore steady energy<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t need to walk fast, you don\u2019t need step goals, and you don\u2019t need a structured workout,\u201d Dr Sethi says. \u201cEven walking around your home works. One simple habit, no diets, no workouts, just walk for 10 minutes after meals and let your muscles lower your sugar naturally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n

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