Building Muscle is Different for Type 1 diabetics - Understanding IGF1

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Hey warriors !

I’m this video i dive deeper into better understanding how muscle building is different for type 1 diabetics.

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Are you a type 1 diabetic looking to build muscle, burn body fat, and understand why it's harder for you compared to others? In this video, Coach J — a type 1 diabetic fitness coach with over 26 years of experience — breaks down the key concepts behind muscle growth for type 1 diabetics. From the role of IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) to understanding how insulin delivery impacts muscle repair, we leave no stone unturned.

Learn how to effectively use resistance training, aerobic training, supersets, and drop sets to maximize local IGF-1 production, even if you naturally produce less of it as a type 1 diabetic. Discover the power of volume training, training to failure, and how to apply the optimal sets and reps (3–4 sets of 10–12 reps) to boost your muscle-building potential.

Understand how non-diabetics produce IGF-1 more efficiently and what that means for you as a type 1. We explain why liver insulin signaling is different and how that impacts growth hormone synergy, muscle protein synthesis, and your ability to gain lean mass. You'll also learn about foxo proteins, muscle protein breakdown, and how creatine supplementation can be a game-changer.

Coach J emphasizes the importance of sleep (at least 8 hours), nutrition (0.8g of protein per pound of body weight), and rest periods between sets to support optimal recovery and growth. Whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned diabetic lifter, this is your complete guide to muscle-building as a T1D.

If you're serious about transforming your body and taking control of your health as a type 1 diabetic, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a future episode.

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