Does an increase in muscle mass mean a higher demand for insulin?

[Oxyinnes]

Hi guys,

Another question that I've been meaning to ask.

Does anyone know if increasing your muscle mass- therefore a quicker metabolic rate requires more insulin?

 

[Oxyinnes]

I don't know but ...
I have gained muscle mass through exercise and my insulin requirements have lowered.
This may be due to the extra exercise and I am only a sample of one so may be insignificant,

Thanks

I've gained quite a bit of muscle because I do a lot of HIIT workouts- and seems it might of impacted on my requirements.

 

[NicoleC1971]

Hi guys,

Another question that I've been meaning to ask.

Does anyone know if increasing your muscle mass- therefore a quicker metabolic rate requires more insulin?

Hypothetically no since bigger muscle mass means you are more insulin sensitive. Your bigger muscles can store more glucose and therefore there is less in the blood stream to be managed with insulin.
Doing high energy demand stuff like HiiT or heavy lifting or sprinting may produce a surge of that glucose so it appears you need more insulin but usually blood sugars go down again after exertion.

 

[Alexandra100]

Does anyone know if increasing your muscle mass- therefore a quicker metabolic rate requires more insulin?

I find the Diabetes Strong site inspiring. Christel who runs it is a T1 who trains with weights and looks fabulous. Lots of articles about every aspect of living with T1 as an active person: https://diabetesstrong.com/category/excercise/
I'm sure you can find answers to your questions there.

 

[Oxyinnes]

I find the Diabetes Strong site inspiring. Christel who runs it is a T1 who trains with weights and looks fabulous. Lots of articles about every aspect of living with T1 as an active person: https://diabetesstrong.com/category/excercise/
I'm sure you can find answers to your questions there.

Thank you!

 

[Oxyinnes]

I find the Diabetes Strong site inspiring. Christel who runs it is a T1 who trains with weights and looks fabulous. Lots of articles about every aspect of living with T1 as an active person: https://diabetesstrong.com/category/excercise/
I'm sure you can find answers to your questions there.

This is great thank you! I've had a look and there's lots of T1 diet plans too which is awesome! Christel is great

Hypothetically no since bigger muscle mass means you are more insulin sensitive. Your bigger muscles can store more glucose and therefore there is less in the blood stream to be managed with insulin.
Doing high energy demand stuff like HiiT or heavy lifting or sprinting may produce a surge of that glucose so it appears you need more insulin but usually blood sugars go down again after exertion.

Hey! Thank you for your response

It's tricky! Body pump (so weight training) spikes my levels, whereas HIIT cycling (such as spinning) sends me low!