Regular physical activity is generally the most important factor for improving blood sugar regulation.

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Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), such as those compiled by Harvard Health, confirm the immense power of movement: moving regularly increases insulin sensitivity and improves the long-term glycemic marker (HbA1c) by approximately 0.7% on average. During exertion, our muscle cells directly absorb the glucose present in the bloodstream to use as energy, providing highly effective immediate regulation. However, designating exercise as the single 'most important' factor is scientifically overstated. Reviews of studies published by the National Institutes of Health indicate that personalized nutritional adjustments allow for decreases in this same marker of up to 2%, an absolute impact often greater than that of exercise alone. Furthermore, a recent randomized clinical trial directly comparing the two approaches shows that dietary protocols generally lead to more pronounced short-term results on glycemic balance. Regular exercise remains an extraordinary tool for daily metabolic flexibility, but it works in concert with diet rather than replacing it.

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1. 1Bellini A et al. 2023
2. 2Buffey AJ et al. 2022
3. 3Duran AT, Diaz KM et al. 2023