10/09/2026
Insulin resistance isn’t just about having “too much sugar in your blood.”
It’s also about how effectively your tissues respond to insulin and manage that glucose.
That’s why I like thinking about it in two steps:
STEP 1 → Get glucose into your muscles.
Movement and exercise can increase muscle glucose uptake, including through pathways that don’t rely entirely on insulin.
STEP 2 → Improve insulin sensitivity.
Regular exercise, resistance training, good nutrition, adequate sleep, and improving body composition when appropriate can all support better metabolic health.
The goal isn’t simply to chase a lower glucose number.
The goal is to help your body become better at managing glucose.
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