Exercise and Stress Reduction

Combining multiple interventions is described as compounding reductions in insulin load. Exercise improves insulin sensitivity because muscle contraction drives glucose uptake independently of insulin. Chronic stress raises cortisol, which…

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Combining multiple interventions is described as compounding reductions in insulin load. Exercise improves insulin sensitivity because muscle contraction drives glucose uptake independently of insulin. Chronic stress raises cortisol, which raises blood glucose and therefore insulin. Exercise and stress reduction are listed as additional levers alongside low-carb eating and intermittent fasting.