Glucose in motion-how exercise can help shape diabetes management

In the quest for metabolic stability, we often prescribe exercise as a generic directive, yet the clinical potency of physical activity lies in its dose and delivery. This live CME session, invites the diabetes care team to move beyond traditional moderate-intensity recommendations and explore the transformative power of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

Drawing from the latest umbrella reviews and meta-analyses, we will examine why HIIT is emerging as a superior tool for the multidisciplinary team. Clinical evidence demonstrates that HIIT can elicit significant improvements in the A1c, often surpassing the results of moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), while requiring significantly less time. By stimulating rapid adaptations in mitochondrial function & skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity, HIIT addresses the core pathophysiology of insulin resistance with surgical precision.

Beyond the laboratory metrics, we find a profound philosophical shift: the economy of effort. For many patients, lack of time is the primary barrier to health. HIIT reclaims this time, offering a potent physiological stimulus in short, manageable bursts. This session will equip the entire diabetes care team with the evidence-based protocols needed to safely implement HIIT, moving from a “one-size-fits-all” activity plan to a high-performance metabolic intervention.

We will bridge the gap between cardiorespiratory fitness and glycaemic management, proving that for our patients, intensity is not just a challenge, it is a catalyst for healing.