“We really want to be careful that activities aren’t encouraging damage to already compromised tissues and structures,” says Margaret Eckert-Norton, PhD, RN, an adjunct faculty member at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, New York.
The good news: You’re likely doing some walking already. Increase your step count gradually from week to week by parking farther away from the supermarket door, logging some walking treadmill workouts, pacing when you’re on the phone, and taking short postmeal walks. Walking after eating causes blood sugar levels to rise and fall more gradually, further supporting your blood glucose management goals. If you’re at home, you can even walk in place. Simply put a show you enjoy on the TV, and move those feet.
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