Evening Exercise Lowers Blood Sugar Most: Study

It’s well-established that exercise is good for you, but a new study finds that what time of day you do it can have an effect on blood sugar.

Group of young people sprinting outdoors at sunset.

Physical activity done in the evening provides the most benefit for sedentary adults who are overweight or obese, according to a new study published in Obesity.

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in the evenings was associated with the greatest reductions in blood sugar. The results were particularly significant in those with metabolic impairments who have difficulty regulating their blood sugar levels.