3 blood sugar–balancing moves you’ll want to make

Supplementing with berberine can help regulate blood sugar while powering off pounds. And these relaxing tweaks boost results even as they help you feel calm

PLAY A ‘REAL’ GAME Turning off the TV and playing a board or card game three nights a week will slash your risk of high blood sugar by 46%, say Yale researchers. The reason: Playing a game is a more active pastime, burning 20% more blood sugar than watching television. WISH UPON A STAR Stepping out to admire the stars for 10 minutes at bedtime can improve blood-sugar control by up to 45%. Canadian researchers say that cool, fresh air increases the production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin, which improves the body’s ability to use blood sugar for fuel while you sleep. SLEEP SPA-STYLE Climbing into bed and pulling on an eye mask will lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 33%, according to a study in the journal Diabetes Care. The mask…

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