India, Aug. 7 -- Blood sugar rises after a meal. It is a concern for many people, and generally, walking is recommended to help bring it down. But not everyone has the liberty of time or space to go on an active walk after every meal. This is where simple movement, right at the desk, comes in handy.

Dr Kunal Sood, MD, anesthesiology (pain medicine), who often shares insights related to health and wellness on Instagram, on a July 12 post, shared how calf raises can help with blood sugar control after a meal.

He quoted one study from 2021, which delved into the benefits of seated calf raises or a soleus pushup in maintaining blood sugar.

Dr Sood said, "It's normal for blood sugar to rise after a meal, but even light movement can help bri...