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Inside Exercise
Heat therapy, exercise and chronic disease with Dr Paige Geiger
Sep 23, 2022
Dr Paige Geiger, Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Centre, specializing in heat therapy, exercise, and chronic disease, discusses the benefits of heat therapy in managing chronic diseases like diabetes. They explore the activation of heat shock proteins (HSPs) through heat and exercise, the ideal dose of heat therapy, and its effects on insulin sensitivity and muscle health. They also touch on the discomfort of heat therapy, the role of HSPs in exercise adaptations, and the impact of heat on different types of muscle fibers and protein expression. Overall, they emphasize the importance of heat therapy as a complementary treatment option for those who cannot exercise.
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- Heat therapy can improve insulin sensitivity and blood glucose levels in individuals with type two diabetes.
- Exercise offers additional benefits beyond heat therapy, such as improved mitochondrial function and glucose uptake.
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Heat therapies and its effect on insulin sensitivity
Heat therapies, such as heat exposure or hot tub sessions, have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. Studies have found that subjects with type two diabetes who were exposed to heat therapy experienced improved blood glucose levels and lower HbA1C levels. Heat shock proteins, which are activated by heat, may play a role in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, thereby improving insulin action. These findings suggest that heat therapies could be a potential strategy for managing and improving insulin sensitivity in individuals with diabetes.
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