In this episode I speak to exercise physiologist Dr Sheri Colberg PhD about the use of exercise in the management of diabetes as well as some of the most important benefits for metabolic health in general. We talk about why regular exercise is essential in making life easier for diabetics, some of the challenges that diabetics face when using insulin, some of the physiology behind exercise’s broadly beneficial effects, including on insulin sensitivity, insulin-independent glucose uptake, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. We also touch on ways to make exercise more sustainable and the benefits of combining different types of exercise.To find out more about Dr Sheri, visit her sites:https://www.shericolberg.comhttps://www.diabetesmotion.com

Sections:

3:30 Sheri’s personal story8:10 Benefits of exercise in diabetes management & history10:28 Genetic or environmental?11:20 Using disease as a driver for positive health changes13:06 What did Sheri study?14:00 Diabetes among athletes15:32 Secret #1: exercise benefits - glucose uptake19:50 Hypoglycemia events21:18 Metabolic changes in insulin dependent diabetes25:28 Managing blood sugar in diabetic athletes & different activities27:40 Morning exercise and meal / insulin timing33:30 Where to find diabetic athlete info37:50 Eating before morning exercise? Fasted exercise? Exercise timing.40:45 Secret #2: keep your muscle tank part empty to stay more insulin sensitive44:13 What about mitochondrial density and dysfunction?46:50 Anti-inflammatory benefits of exercise & gut health48:55 Diet and leaky gut, low grade inflammation50:00 Exercise as a master anti-oxidant52:00 Exercise in a pill?53:42 How to make exercise sustainable?57:35 Mental health benefits58:20 Benefits of combining different types of exercise

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