Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, leading to high blood sugar levels

Short breaks from sitting can help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels (Hugh Philpott/PA)

Breaks from sitting with short bouts of activity can help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels, early research suggests.

This, in turn, can also reduce the risk of complications associated with the condition such as heart attack and stroke, scientists from the University of Sunderland said.