Many people know that moderate exercise is very helpful in controlling blood sugar. But, you know what? There is a man from Suzhou, he insists on walking 9,000 steps a day in order to control his blood sugar, and after half a year, what happened to his body?
Let's take a look at his story!
Xiao Wang, 42, was diagnosed with type II diabetes during a physical examination. The doctor told him that in order to control blood sugar well, in addition to regular medication, proper exercise is also very important. So, Xiao Wang made up his mind to change his lifestyle, and he began to walk 9,000 steps a day.
"In the beginning, it was a bit difficult to walk 9,000 steps a day, and my leg was about to break. But I know that only by persevering can my body slowly adapt and finally achieve the goal of controlling blood sugar. Xiao Wang said.
In this way, Xiao Wang gets up at 5:30 every morning, takes a walk in the community first, and then goes to the park for a few more laps. After the lunch break, he would go out again and walk slowly home along the river.
After persisting for half a year, Xiao Wang was pleasantly surprised to find that his body had undergone some changes.
First of all, I lost 10 pounds of weight. "I used to be chubby, but now my waistline is a lot smaller, and I am a lot more relaxed." Xiao Wang said with a smile.
Secondly, the blood glucose level improved significantly. "I checked my blood sugar every morning and evening and found that the value dropped from 8.5 to 6.8, and the doctor said that my blood sugar was very well controlled."
In addition, Xiao Wang's sleep quality has also been greatly improved. "I used to have insomnia, but now I sleep very well, and I basically sleep until dawn."
What makes Xiao Wang feel most relieved is that his mood has also improved. "Walking every day makes me feel very fulfilled and happy. Instead of being anxious and irritable as before, I have become more positive and optimistic. "
It seems that by walking 9,000 steps a day, Xiao Wang not only successfully controlled his blood sugar, but also significantly improved his condition in all aspects of his body. This proves once again that moderate exercise is very important for diabetics.
Do you also want to improve your physical condition through daily walking, just like Xiao Wang? You might as well give it a try, I believe that as long as you stick to it, you will definitely get unexpected surprises!