Using a continuous glucose monitor will allow you to gauge the effectiveness of your workouts.25 It will also allow you to see, in real time, if an after-meal walk is sufficient to keep blood glucose in check or if you require more rigorous activity such as air squats. The goal is to be able to leverage muscle as an organ to balance the glucose system. ACTION ITEM Test your glucose levels, specifically how often your blood sugar is elevated over a period of time, by performing a glucose tolerance test, wearing a glucose monitor, or doing a finger stick after meals.
