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<blockquote data-quote="Mbaker" data-source="post: 2020787" data-attributes="member: 256617"><p>You might be an outlier, but I still think there are always optimisations that can be tried. I remember when I was working out quite hard (harder than I am now) and getting fbg's just over 5 for quite some time (whilst still on metformin and weighing less). I was seeing some getting mid 4 fbg's and thought that was out of reach for me. I recall research from Israel on the gut microbiome - I was prepared to ultimately travel there to see if they could help me some more. I have not had to go down this route.</p><p></p><p>What has changed things for me is resistance training. I had still kept up cardio but avoided resistance training as the advice for hypertensives was clear. I did general gym workouts with dumbbells and static equipment, and noticed a drop in fbg to around 4.7. Long story short this morning I was at 4.2 after only 1 heavy weights session at noon yesterday (a lazy day for me). I would encourage everyone who can to try powerlifting; the science makes sense for blood glucose control, for me it is easier than 45 minutes on the treadmill, it is very satisfying getting the technicalities right (tight core, alignment, breathing and execution). I feel for persons who are petite the worst that can happen is healthy weight gain without bulk (it is a different world becoming muscle bound). Maybe worth a try.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mbaker, post: 2020787, member: 256617"] You might be an outlier, but I still think there are always optimisations that can be tried. I remember when I was working out quite hard (harder than I am now) and getting fbg's just over 5 for quite some time (whilst still on metformin and weighing less). I was seeing some getting mid 4 fbg's and thought that was out of reach for me. I recall research from Israel on the gut microbiome - I was prepared to ultimately travel there to see if they could help me some more. I have not had to go down this route. What has changed things for me is resistance training. I had still kept up cardio but avoided resistance training as the advice for hypertensives was clear. I did general gym workouts with dumbbells and static equipment, and noticed a drop in fbg to around 4.7. Long story short this morning I was at 4.2 after only 1 heavy weights session at noon yesterday (a lazy day for me). I would encourage everyone who can to try powerlifting; the science makes sense for blood glucose control, for me it is easier than 45 minutes on the treadmill, it is very satisfying getting the technicalities right (tight core, alignment, breathing and execution). I feel for persons who are petite the worst that can happen is healthy weight gain without bulk (it is a different world becoming muscle bound). Maybe worth a try. [/QUOTE]
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