Doing regular cardio workouts like walking, running, or cycling helps your muscles use sugar better, which keeps your blood sugar in check and makes it less likely you'll get type 2 diabetes.
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This study showed that people with type 2 diabetes who did regular aerobic exercise got better at using sugar in their muscles, because their muscle cells’ energy factories got healthier and more connected. This means exercise helps the body respond better to insulin, which is exactly what the claim says.
The study found that rats that exercised regularly became better at using sugar in their muscles and were less resistant to insulin — exactly what the claim says. Even after stopping exercise for a few days, the benefits didn’t disappear right away.
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