The Claim

Resistance training is associated with improved glucose tolerance in adults, as evidenced by reductions in 2-hour post-load glucose levels (effect size = -0.30) and glucose area under the curve (effect size = -0.40), indicating a beneficial effect on glycemic control.

Source: Resistance training, skeletal muscle hypertrophy, and glucose homeostasis: how related are they? A Systematic review and Meta-analysis.

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
46score
Challenges
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Quantitative
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Lifting weights can help your body handle sugar better, making your blood sugar levels more stable after meals.

See the scientific wording

Resistance training is associated with improved glucose tolerance, as shown by a reduction in 2-hour post-load glucose levels (effect size = -0.30) and glucose area under the curve (effect size = -0.40), indicating a beneficial effect on glycemic control in adults undergoing training.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Resistance training, skeletal muscle hypertrophy, and glucose homeostasis: how related are they? A Systematic review and Meta-analysis.

    The study looked at resistance training and found that people who did it had better blood sugar control, just like the claim says.

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