The Claim
In prediabetic adults, a single session of high-intensity exercise increases insulin sensitivity by approximately 85% when measured one hour after exercise, as assessed by the minimal model from an oral glucose tolerance test.
What the research says
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For someone with prediabetes, one intense workout can boost their insulin sensitivity by about 85% an hour later, meaning their body becomes much better at managing blood sugar.
See the scientific wording
Acute high-intensity exercise can improve insulin sensitivity by approximately 85% in prediabetic adults when measured 1 hour after exercise, as assessed by the minimal model from an oral glucose tolerance test.
A very hard workout makes your body release strong hormones that temporarily raise blood sugar. After the workout, your body quickly releases the hormone insulin to bring that sugar into your muscles, which are empty of stored energy. This process makes your muscles better at using insulin for a while, so your body becomes more sensitive to insulin and can handle sugar more effectively.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that a hard bike workout made people with prediabetes better at handling sugar, and the improvement was about 85% when tested an hour later.
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