Short bursts of exercise helps regulate type 2 diabetes, research shows

By Craig Butt, Health Reporter
Updated June 9 2015 - 10:14am, first published May 29 2015 - 12:15am
Mechanic Steve Aumann was part of a study that found short bursts of excercise helps to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Photo: Penny Stephens
Mechanic Steve Aumann was part of a study that found short bursts of excercise helps to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Photo: Penny Stephens
Mechanic Steve Aumann was part of a study that found short bursts of excercise helps to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Photo: Penny Stephens
Mechanic Steve Aumann was part of a study that found short bursts of excercise helps to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Photo: Penny Stephens
Mechanic Steve Aumann was part of a study that found short bursts of excercise helps to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Photo: Penny Stephens
Mechanic Steve Aumann was part of a study that found short bursts of excercise helps to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Photo: Penny Stephens
Mechanic Steve Aumann was part of a study that found short bursts of excercise helps to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Photo: Penny Stephens
Mechanic Steve Aumann was part of a study that found short bursts of excercise helps to regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics. Photo: Penny Stephens

Short bursts of exercise between periods of sitting down can help people with type 2 diabetes regulate their condition, new research has found.