Water and Step Goal
Work out how much water to aim for and a realistic daily step goal you can build up to.
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Why it helps
Staying hydrated supports healthy blood sugar, and regular walking helps your body use insulin better. A short walk after meals is one of the easiest habits to start.
If your doctor limits your fluids, or you have foot problems, follow their advice.
How the goals are worked out
A common starting point for water is 30 to 35 ml per kg of body weight a day, so about 2.1 to 2.5 litres for a 70 kg adult, more in hot weather or when you exercise. If a doctor limits your fluids because of heart or kidney disease, follow that limit.
For steps, studies link about 7,000 to 10,000 steps a day with lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. If you walk about 3,000 now, add 500 to 1,000 steps a week rather than jumping to 10,000. A 10-minute walk after each meal can lower the after-meal sugar rise.
Common questions
How much water should a diabetic drink?
About 30 to 35 ml per kg of body weight a day is a common guide, unless a doctor has limited your fluids.
Does drinking water lower blood sugar?
Water does not treat diabetes, but staying hydrated helps your kidneys clear extra sugar and avoids readings that look higher because you are dehydrated.
How many steps a day should I walk?
Aim for 7,000 to 10,000 a day, building up slowly from where you are now.
Is walking after meals useful?
Yes. A 10-minute walk after meals helps your muscles use glucose and lowers the sugar rise.
Who should be careful with this goal?
People with foot ulcers, heart or kidney disease, or on fluid restriction should check the goal with their doctor first.