Does lifting weights help with insulin resistance?

When people think about insulin resistance, cardio often gets all the attention. But resistance training plays a really important role that doesn’t get talked about enough. Today we’re breaking down how lifting weights affects insulin sensitivity, why muscle matters for blood sugar regulation, and how fit resistance training into your life. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

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Does lifting weights help with insulin resistance? is an episode from Food Heaven Podcast by Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones .

This episode is 00:11:16 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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