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Working out on an empty stomach before breakfast could help fight off type 2 diabetes because it 'makes the body more efficient.

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I came across this article in the copy of Mail.:

Working out on an empty stomach before breakfast could help fight off type 2 diabetes because it 'makes the body more efficient at using insulin', study finds

Exercising in a fasted state helped people control their blood sugar levels more

They are 'insulin sensitive', which means they are more responsive to insulin

The opposite, 'insulin resistant', is a risk factor type 2 diabetes.

I did not know this, I was led to believe that breakfast is an important meal of the day!!!!

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Research it properly before you take the word of a newspaper, it might be right but its best to look into it more just to be sure.

It is interesting though.

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Hi sandybrown ,

Thank you for posting this for everyone. This is very informative and interesting. Very helpful. 😀👌

Hi sandybrown this is really interesting and needs to be looked into further so thanks for posting. 😊

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sandybrown

Thanks for all the response. Recently there have been many articles on health in the news paper. I read them and at times do a post.

I do not know how an individual can test this as NHS do not offer insulin testing.

I read another article on (RICE) for pain, rest, ice compression and elevation. It appears that a frozen bag of peas do not help!

When I had knee problem I tried it, yes it did not help me.

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Activity2004Administrator in reply tosandybrown

Did you get physical therapy for the knee?

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sandybrown in reply toActivity2004

I am afraid no, this is because I can walk Ito a GP practice. I look fit as well, but internal problems like knee and hip difficult for a GP to see it!!!!. I am managing my age related problems.

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Activity2004Administrator in reply tosandybrown

Did you get any xrays done?

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27parims

What if in the fasting state the person is already in hypoglycemia?

Working out in a fasted state is not apt for such individuals.

Always prudent to scientifically collaborate with readings before starting a new dietary or workout regime.

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achendada in reply to27parims

Yeah, people with hypoglycemic tendency can have one/two biscuits to thwart such tendencies while doing exercises👍🏼. This’s my personal opinion.

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NRIPESH

It also depends on the style of living of the people concerned. If you rise from bed at 7 am how can you maintain the schedule of exercise with breakfast. I think it applies to the people who goes to bed early and rise in the morning early

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achendada

You are right👍🏼I workout in empty stomach and it proved helpful.

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achendada

Thanks for your suggestions which I appreciate 👍🏼

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sandybrown in reply toachendada

I have my blood test next month . Will let you all know if this has helped me.

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