From working in public health, NHS and doing postgrad research on low calorie diets, and insulin resistance (which is at the root of most Type 2 diabetes, you may have noticed I’m quite passionate about this stuff. But don’t worry – no jargon. I’ll try to make this easy to understand ..
With a picture to go with the explanation
You eat an apple (or a biscuit), and glucose (sugar) enters your bloodstream. Your body then calls on insulin – a hormone released by your pancreas – which acts like a key to unlock the door to your cells (like your muscles), letting the sugar in to be used as energy.
In someone without Type 2 Diabetes, this works perfectly. The sugar gets in, energy levels are steady, and life goes on. isn’t the human body amazing?
But in someone with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes… that lock on the door? It’s rusty.
The keys (insulin) are still being made, because the blood sugar levels stay high an the feedback loop to release more insulin continues. However, the lock just doesn’t turn as easily. The sugar stays in the bloodstream, and this causes issues – fatigue, frequent urination, slow healing, nerve problems, and more over time…even amputation if left untreated…
Now here’s the good news:
Exercise = WD40 for that rusty lock.
Yup, movement helps your cells become more sensitive to insulin. It helps the glucose get where it needs to go. It literally helps the lock turn again.
You don’t need to run marathons or spend hours in the gym. Even:
- A short walk after meals
- Standing up during adverts or between meetings
- A few squats while the kettle boils
These small things add up. They are the WD40.
And when paired with dietary changes – like reducing ultra-processed foods or lowering calories – it becomes even more powerful, whether that’s increasing fibre, reducing sugar, or fat..
In fact, research shows that losing just 5–7% of your current weight can improve blood sugar control. Losing around 15% can even reverse diabetes in some cases.
^^ this is where the 800 calorie diets and similar come in. We have our Shape Up Shift plan at Fruci Fit which works really well with this.
But again – it’s not all-or-nothing. Every little helps.
So if you’re ever wondering, “What’s the point?” …just remember:
Every time you move or make a slightly better food choice, you’re helping your body use sugar better.
And every little win gets you closer to unlocking that rusty door.
And it might just give you more energy along the way.
One small habit at a time.
Anyway, you may have already known this already. Doing it is another thing altogether.
And if it’s the doing that you struggle with?
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Matt