Evaluation on 45 Minutes Walking Exercise Effect on Fasting Blood Sugar in Type II Diabetic Patients: A Teaching Hospital Based Study

Background: This study was designed to compare the Fasting Blood Sugar samples were taken before and after walkingexercise for 45 minutes in type II diabetic patients. Methods: 36 Subjects were selected purposively from the out-patient department of Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital Rourkela according to inclusion-exclusion criteria. Results: Mean fasting blood sugar before & after walking for 45 minutes was 176.5±26.2 and 134.6±18.06, which is statistically significant (p<0.01). Conclusion: Walking exercise after 45 minute was effective in reducing blood glucose levels for type II diabetic patients. Decreased Fasting blood sugar is considered beneficial in the treatment of type II diabetic patients.