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Will wearing a arch cradle in my shoes increase glucose level in type 2 diabetes? i recently retired from a office job and are walking a lot now between 10 and 20km a day this caused foot issues
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Exercise is good: If you are having foot issues, arch supports can help but they must be properly fitted. Not over the counter. Custom orthoses are the way to go, especially if you have Diabetes Mellitus. Exercise works your muscle and make them active burners of glucose. Exercising muscle does not require insulin. 5-AMP activated kinase is an enzyme that facilitates metabolism in active muscle.
Answered 12/31/2018
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