We looked at members whose HbA1c dropped between tests and asked what they changed. The answers were smaller than you’d think.
Walking after meals came first
A ten-minute walk after the biggest meal of the day was the most common change. Muscles use glucose while you move, which flattens the spike.
82 mg/dL
Average HbA1c drop in six months
10
Minutes of walking after meals
The other four
Eating protein and vegetables before carbs, swapping juice for whole fruit, getting seven hours of sleep and two short strength sessions a week.
“If I could add one number to every routine check-up, it would be ApoB.”
Pick one to start
Walk for ten minutes after dinner
Eat your vegetables first
Swap juice for whole fruit
Add two short strength sessions
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