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How Motion Reversed My Diabetes

Most people underestimate the power of motion — not just movement, but intentional, repeated, daily motion. I was one of them. After years of managing type 2 diabetes with Metformin (500 mg twice daily), my HbA1c hovered stubbornly around 53–50 mmol/mol. It stayed there despite routine medication. But in the past 30 days, I saw it drop dramatically — from 50 to 43 — without changing my medication. What changed was me.

The transformation began with a personal decision: to move more, deliberately, every single day. Not through complex gym routines or expensive health programmes, but through accessible, disciplined daily practices:

• Cycling 10 km daily — 5 km in the morning, 5 km in the evening.
• Two sets of Surya Namaskar every morning.
• 10 push-ups and 15 sit-ups to activate my core.
• 10,000 steps of walking daily, often in nature.
• Avoiding news and negative inputs to reduce mental stress.

On 28th May 2025, my HbA1c stood at 50. On 5th August 2025, after blood tests done the day before, I received my new result: 43 — just 30 days after beginning this new routine.

This is not a miracle. It is biology responding to rhythm, intensity, and regularity.

Breath and Walk as Companions — Not the Heroes

While I initially explored the calming effects of slow breathing and mindful walking, I now realise those were supporting roles — not the central engine of change. Slow, conscious breathing helped stabilise my nervous system. Walking gave me mental space. But the real shift happened through sustained cardio like cycling and muscular effort like Surya Namaskar and core exercises.

Breath and walk offered rhythm. But it was the 10 km daily cycling, repeated sweat, and renewed physical confidence that rewired my metabolism.

What I’ve Learned

• Reversing diabetes isn’t only about food or pills. It’s about consistent, active use of the body.
• Short bursts don’t replace sustained effort. Ten minutes won’t do what one hour of movement can.
• Calm matters too. Reducing news consumption helped ease anxiety, which in turn supported hormonal balance.

My Message to Others

If your numbers won’t budge and your medication has plateaued, try becoming your own rhythm. Don’t wait for motivation. Start with what you can do — then build into what your body needs.

Your body is not broken. It’s waiting for instruction — through motion.

This article is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. If you have a medical condition, including diabetes, consult your healthcare provider before changing your physical activity or medication routine.