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Real-World Data on Glucose and Hypoglycaemia Risk 🔗

This large-scale Observational Analysis looking at over 420,000 sessions found that anaerobic activities (lifting, sprinting) yielded the greatest 24-hour glycemic improvements and the smallest risk of acute hypoglycemia during the session compared to walking or aerobic exercise.

Takeaway: If you struggle with mid-workout crashes, prioritize your heavy resistance movements at the start of your session; the anaerobic nature acts as a “buffer” against rapid glucose drops.

Read the full article (Diabetologia, February 2026)

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Impact of Resistance Training on Gluteus Maximus Hypertrophy 🔗

This systematic review & meta analysis confirms that both multi-joint (squats, deadlifts) and single-joint (hip thrusts, cable kickbacks) exercises are equally effective for GMax growth, provided they reach near-failure. It identifies that distal regions of the muscle respond better to high-torque hip extension.

Read the full article (Frontiers in Physiology, 2025)

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Nutritional Considerations for Athletes with Diabetes 🔗

This narrative review analyzes the synergy between protein and glycemic stability. It highlights that 50g of post-workout protein can stimulate glucagon release, providing a natural buffer against the lag in blood sugar drops often seen after heavy lifting.

Takeaway: If you struggle with blood sugar crashes 4-6 hours post-workout, increasing your post-workout protein to 50g (while keeping carbs stable) may guard against later crashes.

Read the full article (Frontiers in Nutrition, March 27, 2026)

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Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes: Pathophysiological & Therapeutic Relevance 🔗

This clinical review explores how peripheral hyperinsulinemia (from sub-Q injections) causes muscle-level insulin resistance, complicating glucose management during hypertrophy phases.

Takeaway: Resistance training increases GLUT4 translocation independently of insulin; performing a primer set of high-rep squats can help clear high blood sugar without a massive correction bolus.

Read the full article. Endocrine Reviews, February 2025)

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Low-Dose Glucagon to Prevent Exercise-Associated Hypoglycemia 🔗

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis found that micro-dosing (100–300 μg) of glucagon increases blood glucose by ~1.5–2 mmol/L within 15 minutes, making it a viable alternative to “sugar loading” for unplanned exercise.

Takeaway: For T1Ds using AID systems (like Tandem or OmniPod), micro-dosing glucagon during intense lifting may prevent the “crash-spike” cycle that can happen with glucose tablets.

Read the full article (Diabetes Care, August 20, 2025)