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<blockquote data-quote="Member496333" data-source="post: 2160736"><p>Having no weight to lose makes diabetes harder to fix, but by no means impossible. It arguably requires more time and effort than if you were obese, and undoubtedly needs a greater longterm commitment to keep it from coming back, but contrary to popular opinion, putting on weight is a <em>protective</em> mechanism from hyperglycaemia & hyperinsulinemia (high blood sugar & insulin resistance). If you're unable to gain much weight then this safety buffer of fat storage is greatly diminished. There are plenty of slim type 2 on here with whom this will resonate. Myself included.</p><p></p><p>With regards to exercise, the best way to minimise any major glucose excursions is to keep it light. Anything heavy - fed or otherwise - is very likely to increase blood sugar. However, elevated blood glucose in these situations isn't always necessarily a bad thing. It means your body is burning off stored energy. Anything you do now will help improve insulin sensitivity later. Reasonably brisk but not strenuous walking, and lifting light weights, is a very effective strategy. Anyone who is able-bodied and can afford a set of dumbbells can reap the rewards. Having said all that, some people report that they experience less of a rise if they eat before exercise. Personally I've never found that to be the case, but your experience may be different.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with everything, and welcome to the forums. Stick around!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Member496333, post: 2160736"] Having no weight to lose makes diabetes harder to fix, but by no means impossible. It arguably requires more time and effort than if you were obese, and undoubtedly needs a greater longterm commitment to keep it from coming back, but contrary to popular opinion, putting on weight is a [I]protective[/I] mechanism from hyperglycaemia & hyperinsulinemia (high blood sugar & insulin resistance). If you're unable to gain much weight then this safety buffer of fat storage is greatly diminished. There are plenty of slim type 2 on here with whom this will resonate. Myself included. With regards to exercise, the best way to minimise any major glucose excursions is to keep it light. Anything heavy - fed or otherwise - is very likely to increase blood sugar. However, elevated blood glucose in these situations isn't always necessarily a bad thing. It means your body is burning off stored energy. Anything you do now will help improve insulin sensitivity later. Reasonably brisk but not strenuous walking, and lifting light weights, is a very effective strategy. Anyone who is able-bodied and can afford a set of dumbbells can reap the rewards. Having said all that, some people report that they experience less of a rise if they eat before exercise. Personally I've never found that to be the case, but your experience may be different. Good luck with everything, and welcome to the forums. Stick around! [/QUOTE]
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