HbA1c and Walking

Diabetics not only have elevated fasting glucose levels, but also have elevated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, a measurement of long-term blood glucose levels. A Belgian study published in 2013 had patients with type 2 diabetes wear pedometers. They found that HbA1c levels improved when a person consistently walked more than 4,000 steps per day. No other health changes were noted. However, this is a good start, as it can signify other improvements down the line. 

Health Educ Res. 2013 Jun;28(3):539-45. doi: 10.1093/her/cyt038. Epub 2013 Mar 14. - See more at: http://www.stonehearthnewsletters.com/for-diabetics-an-increase-of-%E2%89%A54000-stepsday-seems-to-be-a-threshold-to-have-a-positive-impact-on-hba1c/diabetes/#sthash.7ef0RaQB.dpuf