09/20/2026
Multiple randomized studies and a systematic review have found that walking soon after eating can reduce post-meal glucose excursions. In one crossover trial involving adults with type 2 diabetes, three 10-minute walks after meals improved post-meal glucose control more than one 30-minute walk performed at another time of day. A later meta-analysis also found post-meal exercise was more effective for acute glucose control than exercising before the meal. This does not replace diabetes medication or individualized medical care, but a brief walk after meals can be a practical way to add movement to the day.