Exercise to lower postprandial bg levels

Walking up and down the stairs is a good way to get some exercise at home and get the heart racing.

I do nothing more than walk the dog with the occasional bike ride.

John309 said:

Hi, post meals my bg levels get quite high. So I've taken to going for a walk/run about an hour after a meal to manage the spike. The only issue with this is when (due to work) it's very late at night or the weather is awful. My flat is far too small for some exercise equipment (and as it's a flat things like skipping/running on spot are an instant no no), so was wondering what types of exercise others do to manage their post meal bg levels when in a similar situation?

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Lunges, squats, press ups, superman?

rowing machine - the concept 2 ones can fold in two and/or be stood up against a wall when not in use.

I would look into bodyweight exercises like squats/mountain climbers.

Won't drop your BG like running, but they do get the HR up, and have some strength benefit.

To lower post prandial BGs, best keep the exercise low/moderate intensity - even though exercise that gets your heart rate up has greater health benefits overall.

Higher intensity exercise is likely to cause a stress response, which will end up with your liver kicking out even more glucose (not great if the whole purpose is to minimise BG rise).

Up and down stairs as @noblehead suggests would work - just take it easy.
There are other great alternatives suggested above too - just be mindful how intensively you do the activity.
Well worth including some activity that will get your heart rate up as part of your weekly regime though. (Unfortunately playing the lottery doesn't count)

Important thing to do is to ensure you also do good breathing whilst you do any exercise. Whatever exercise you do. I always makesure I do 10 flights if stairs each day on my fitbit even if I don't reach my other targets.

Yoga and Pilate's will not be likely to reduce BG as they are anaerobic exercises, you need as suggested,something g that will elevate heart rate, but not too much. Even a brisk walk can be sufficient