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<blockquote data-quote="DCUKMod" data-source="post: 2338221" data-attributes="member: 345386"><p>[USER=497846]@Patrick66[/USER] - Annoyingly, I can't find the paper I wanted to reference right now, but a guy (PhD researcher) at Leicester did a study a couple of years ago, looking at sedentary behaviour, then adding in exercise, then referencing that against blood sugars.</p><p></p><p>They ran various experiments with volunteers, including having the volunteers into the research centre - arriving fasted, then feeding them breakfast, then they would remain sedentary, followed by munch and repeat for dinner. Blood glucose and other readings were taken through the course of the day, and saved.</p><p></p><p>Another day, the same group did exactly the same, except they were asked to stand up for a few minutes every hour. Just stand up, not walk about, carry and weights or anything else. Just stand up and stay standing for 10 (I think) minutes.</p><p></p><p>Again, same tests done over the course of the say and saved.</p><p></p><p>The comparative data showed a material improvement in the days involving standing. </p><p></p><p>The conclusion was exercise is great. In fact, any exercise is great - even just regular standing up for a while. It seems the key is the mobilisation of the major muscle groups involved in that rising from seating to standing.</p><p></p><p>I must admit, all I could think was "what a great excuse for more tea", but on a more serious note, I do try to ensure if I am scheduled a day at my desk that I get up regularly - whether to put the kettle on, go to the loo, or answer the door to the man from Amazon (Ahem).</p><p></p><p>So, the messaging is do what you can, but doing something can reap its own rewards.</p><p></p><p>Fantastic A1c. Celebrate it. Don't rail against it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DCUKMod, post: 2338221, member: 345386"] [USER=497846]@Patrick66[/USER] - Annoyingly, I can't find the paper I wanted to reference right now, but a guy (PhD researcher) at Leicester did a study a couple of years ago, looking at sedentary behaviour, then adding in exercise, then referencing that against blood sugars. They ran various experiments with volunteers, including having the volunteers into the research centre - arriving fasted, then feeding them breakfast, then they would remain sedentary, followed by munch and repeat for dinner. Blood glucose and other readings were taken through the course of the day, and saved. Another day, the same group did exactly the same, except they were asked to stand up for a few minutes every hour. Just stand up, not walk about, carry and weights or anything else. Just stand up and stay standing for 10 (I think) minutes. Again, same tests done over the course of the say and saved. The comparative data showed a material improvement in the days involving standing. The conclusion was exercise is great. In fact, any exercise is great - even just regular standing up for a while. It seems the key is the mobilisation of the major muscle groups involved in that rising from seating to standing. I must admit, all I could think was "what a great excuse for more tea", but on a more serious note, I do try to ensure if I am scheduled a day at my desk that I get up regularly - whether to put the kettle on, go to the loo, or answer the door to the man from Amazon (Ahem). So, the messaging is do what you can, but doing something can reap its own rewards. Fantastic A1c. Celebrate it. Don't rail against it. [/QUOTE]
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