Insulin sensitivity?
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For a type 2 diabetic, the single most effective way to increase insulin sensitivity is to decrease body fat. That is more important and effective than meal and exercise timing put together. I think that has to be taken into consideration before you start radically changing your habits.7
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I would also note that while this study had a small number of participants, I don't think that that's a bad thing. It's part of doing research. From what I can tell, this is the first study "to assess the effect of preexercise feeding on postprandial plasma glucose kinetics after exercise." Given that, it wouldn't have made sense for the researchers to have more participants. More participants will come in further studies.2
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I would also note that while this study had a small number of participants, I don't think that that's a bad thing. It's part of doing research. From what I can tell, this is the first study "to assess the effect of preexercise feeding on postprandial plasma glucose kinetics after exercise." Given that, it wouldn't have made sense for the researchers to have more participants. More participants will come in further studies.1
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For a type 2 diabetic,
My recent obesity and current overweightedness have me concerned about my health. So I am reading, thinking, and conversing here in this group.
In no way am I speaking about T2 diabetes suffers, my opinion is that me and the VAST majority of users on MFP carry extra weight, are Americans, and are middle-aged...that is a fair guess on the demographics on this app.
For me, and most of us here, thinking about lifestyle interventions and techniques to prevent T2 diabetes, and any other poor health outcome related to having extra weight, is prudent.
Of course so much depends on the individual, but us core/median demographics people here on MFP can benefit by support and raised awareness.
My metaphor is: Worry about macros and food timing. But if your house is on fire drop all that and run. My extra 40 lbs. I am carrying is my house being on fire.
When I have eliminated extra weight, I look forward to the maintenance dance of optimizing my routine for happiness and health.
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chris_in_cal wrote: »For a type 2 diabetic,
My recent obesity and current overweightedness have me concerned about my health. So I am reading, thinking, and conversing here in this group.
In no way am I speaking about T2 diabetes suffers, my opinion is that me and the VAST majority of users on MFP carry extra weight, are Americans, and are middle-aged...that is a fair guess on the demographics on this app.
For me, and most of us here, thinking about lifestyle interventions and techniques to prevent T2 diabetes, and any other poor health outcome related to having extra weight, is prudent.
Of course so much depends on the individual, but us core/median demographics people here on MFP can benefit by support and raised awareness.
My metaphor is: Worry about macros and food timing. But if your house is on fire drop all that and run. My extra 40 lbs. I am carrying is my house being on fire.
When I have eliminated extra weight, I look forward to the maintenance dance of optimizing my routine for happiness and health.
Yet what Azdak said still applies. If you are not insulin resistant yet or T2D, the single most effective thing you can do to not become IR or T2D is get to a healthy weight and reduce body fat. The rest are more minor strategies. Training fasted can help IR but it doesn't cause an increase in weight loss beyond what your energy balance dictates.5 -
I would also note that while this study had a small number of participants, I don't think that that's a bad thing. It's part of doing research. From what I can tell, this is the first study "to assess the effect of preexercise feeding on postprandial plasma glucose kinetics after exercise." Given that, it wouldn't have made sense for the researchers to have more participants. More participants will come in further studies.
Yep, I agree wholeheartedly.2 -
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So, the study is interesting, but...just get down to it - exercise is the single
Most critical and efficient factor in insulin sensitivity; actively moving glucose stores around.0 -
Here’s my n=1 experience FWIW. I exercise outside and shoot for temperatures in the 70’s. In the summer that’s around 6am and I do cardio fasted. In the winter I do cardio in the afternoon between meals. Strength training I do right before lunch year round. I honestly cannot tell a difference in how I feel fasted vs not. I don’t test my BG so can’t comment on that.
It’s always said that the best exercise is the one you will actually do. If you don’t enjoy it in the AM, do it when you will enjoy it! We’re all more likely to have success sticking to a program we like. “A 60% optimal program done 90% of the time has better results than a 90% optimal program done 60% of the time.” Love that saying. (Hope I quoted it right). Point is, picking an exercise regimen you like (and hence are more likely to do) will have a greater impact than minor considerations (fasted or not or early morning or later), especially if those minor tweaks lessen your enjoyment.3 -
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I work out on an empty stomach. I tried both ways, but I found that when running I didn't like anything (not even water) sloshing in my stomach, when doing yoga some poses left very little space in my abdomen and left me a bit sick or breathless, and weightlifting meant I would be HUNGRY later so I may as well save my calories to quell the hunger flames. I guess I have enough reserves to exercise on an empty stomach?0
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