#304 – The 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar: Part 4 – (Fitness & Activity)

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for managing blood sugar—but it can also be one of the most frustrating. In this solo episode, Coach Ken continues the 42 Factors That Affect Blood Sugar series with Part 4: Fitness & Activity.In today's episode, I break down the different types of exercise that impact blood sugars, why insulin on board is often the hidden culprit there are actually four key “buckets” of fitness every person with diabetes should understand: strength training, low intensity, high intensity, and rest/recovery.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this episode will help you approach exercise with confidence, avoid unnecessary highs and lows, and use movement to boost insulin sensitivity and overall health.DiaTribe - The 42 Factors That Affect Blood GlucoseBright Spots & Landmines: By Adam Brown🔑 Key TakeawaysLight vs. high intensity exercise: Why your body can respond differently—even to the same workout.Fitness level matters: Meet yourself where you are; build gradually.Time of day impacts blood sugars: Morning vs. evening exercise strategies.Insulin on board: The #1 reason many people go low during workouts.The four exercise buckets: Strength training, low intensity, high intensity, and rest/recovery—and how to balance them.The Previous Episodes In This SeriesPart 1: Part 2:Part 3:About the HostI’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabetes and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast. I help people living with diabetes feel confident, informed, and in control—without the hesitation and distrust in their diabetes decisions. 🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching 📩 Join my newsletter: Subscribe📞 Sign Up for a Free Call: Book Now👕 Apparel Store: Shop Here🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute HereWays to Support the ShowLeave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare this episode with a diabuddyFollow me on Instagram: @TheHealthyDiabeticPod | @CoachK3nPodcast DHey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Support the show