Why Does My Blood Sugar Go Up When I Exercise?

Ever wondered why your blood sugar spikes after a workout? In this video, we explain why your body sometimes releases more glucose into your bloodstream after exercise and how it's a natural response to intense physical activity.

We’ll explore how high-intensity exercises like weightlifting, sprinting, or HIIT can temporarily raise blood sugar levels. You'll learn how your muscles use stored glucose (glycogen) during exercise and how your liver steps in when glycogen stores start to run low. Plus, we’ll dive into the role of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol in regulating blood sugar during and after exercise.

But don't worry—the spike is usually temporary! Over time, regular exercise improves insulin sensitivity and helps manage blood sugar levels, especially for those with type 2 diabetes. Whether you're doing HIIT or steady-state exercises like walking or yoga, we’ll show you how different types of exercise impact your blood sugar.

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// T I M E S T A M P S
[00:00] Introduction
[00:13] Understanding Blood Sugar Spikes During Exercise
[1:13] Impact of Exercise Intensity on Blood Sugar Levels
[2:24] Temporary Spike
[3:06] Low Intensity Workouts


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// D I S C L A I M E R
Dr. Morgan Nolte is a doctor of physical therapy and a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Nolte and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Zivli, LLC and Morgan Nolte, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

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