#2per20

A growing body of research suggests that a simple adjustment to daily routines—standing up or taking a brisk stroll for just two minutes after every twenty minutes of sitting—could play a crucial role in stabilising blood sugar, even for those who struggle to fit formal exercise into their lives. Health experts are drawing attention to the so-called ‘2 per 20’ rule, which is quickly gaining traction as an accessible strategy for people at risk of diabetes and those seeking to maintain better metabolic health amid increasingly sedentary lifestyles, such as those common among office workers and students in Thailand and around the world. (Indian Express)

A growing body of research suggests a small daily habit can curb post-meal blood sugar spikes. Standing up or taking a brisk two-minute walk after every twenty minutes of sitting may help stabilise glucose levels, even for those who can’t fit formal exercise into their routines. Health experts are embracing the so-called “2 per 20” rule as an accessible strategy for people at risk of diabetes and for anyone aiming to improve metabolic health amid increasingly sedentary lifestyles, common among office workers and students in Thailand.