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Inside Exercise

Exercise and type 2 diabetes with Dr John Hawley

Sep 15, 2022
Dr John Hawley, Professor of Exercise Metabolism, discusses exercise and type 2 diabetes. They explore the benefits of exercise snacking, intensity levels, muscle glucose uptake during exercise, and the challenges of following diets. They also touch on time-restricted eating, continuous glucose monitoring, circadian biology, and the individual nature of exercise. The podcast highlights the importance of breaking inactivity, the significance of intensity, and the potential benefits of afternoon exercise for glucose control.
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  • Acute exercise improves glucose control in type 2 diabetes by reducing glucose levels and increasing muscle insulin sensitivity for 24-48 hours.
  • Exercise snacking, involving short bouts of exercise before and after meals, can be an effective way to accumulate exercise throughout the day.

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Effects of Acute Exercise and Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes

During acute exercise, glucose levels reduce and muscle becomes more sensitive to insulin for 24 to 48 hours. This can improve glucose control in type 2 diabetes. Exercise snacking, involving short bouts of exercise before and after meals, can be an effective way to accumulate exercise throughout the day. Time-restricted feeding, where meals are consumed within a specific window of time, may also benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes. Continuous glucose monitoring can provide valuable feedback on glucose levels and help individuals make informed decisions about their diet and exercise habits.

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