“My Calves Regulate My Glucose” #how

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Soleus pushups — a simple movement involving raising and lowering your heels while seated — can activate the soleus muscle in the lower leg in a unique way that helps regulate blood sugar. Unlike most muscles, the soleus can sustain low-intensity contractions for long periods, and when it’s engaged repeatedly, it uses glucose directly from the bloodstream without relying heavily on insulin.

This means that performing soleus pushups or seated calf raises, especially after eating, can help lower post-meal blood sugar levels more effectively than being sedentary. It’s a gentle, accessible way to keep blood sugar in check, particularly helpful for those managing insulin sensitivity or metabolic health.

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