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Lifting heavy weights helps lower your blood sugar quickly by moving more glucose into your muscles, and over time this can improve your blood sugar control and cholesterol.
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The efficacy of resistance exercise training on metabolic health, body composition, and muscle strength in older adults with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis.
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2025 AprThe study shows that strength training helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol in older adults with type 2 diabetes, which matches the claim.
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