14/11/2025
🩸 Muscle: The Overlooked Key to Diabetes Control
When we talk about diabetes, most people focus on sugar, insulin, and diet — but often overlook one of the body’s most powerful tools for glucose regulation: skeletal muscle.
Skeletal muscle is the largest insulin-sensitive tissue in the body and is responsible for up to 80% of glucose uptake after a meal. It acts as a major reservoir for glucose, helping maintain normal blood sugar levels.
However, when muscle mass decreases — due to aging, inactivity, or poor nutrition — the body’s ability to utilize glucose effectively declines. This leads to insulin resistance, a key mechanism behind Type 2 Diabetes.
But the good news is, muscle health is modifiable.
You can preserve and enhance muscle mass through lifestyle choices:
✅ Engage in regular resistance training
🍗 Ensure adequate protein intake
🚶 Stay physically active throughout the day
📊 Monitor your muscle mass with InBody
Knowing your muscle composition is the first step towards better diabetes control because managing blood sugar starts with maintaining strong, healthy muscles! 💪