Exercise Later in Day May Be Better for Blood Sugar Control

Doing exercise in the afternoon or evening was linked to reduced insulin resistance, by 18% and 25% respectively.

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Exercising in the afternoon or evening may be better for blood sugar control than spreading activity throughout the day, research suggests.

A new study published in the journal Diabetologia found that exercising between noon and midnight could cut insulin resistance by up to a quarter.