Muscle Mass - The Sugar Controllers

The invisible diabetes controller nobody talks about.

Most diabetics focus on cardio and intermittent fasting.

But they're ignoring the most powerful glucose regulator - MUSCLE MASS.

Your muscles are glucose sponges. The more muscle you have, the more sugar gets absorbed from your bloodstream instead of causing spikes.

Low muscle mass = less sugar gets absorbed by the body
 = more sugar keeps floating in your blood
 = higher blood sugar levels
 = more diabetes-related complications

For men, at least 32% muscle mass is ideal.
For women, 26% is the minimum.

If you’re below that, your body won’t be able to store glucose efficiently and no amount of walking or fasting will fully fix that.

What to do
 – Get a pair of 3kg, 5kg, or 7.5kg dumbbells at home
 – Use resistance bands
 – Or go to the gym twice a week

Especially for women. In India, most women overlook muscle-building.

Walking is great. Fasting works. But without adequate muscle mass, you're fighting diabetes with one hand tied behind your back.

Time to untie that hand.

P.S. What's your take on strength training for diabetes management? Share your experience below.

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Courtesy: Dr. Pramod Tripathi