The Effect of Post-Exercise
Meal Composition on Insulin Action
Impaired insulin action is a risk
factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes. Impaired insulin action is a measure of
how well an individual responds to carbohydrate how they are able to regulate
their blood sugar after a meal. Several factors including a family history of
Type 2 diabetes, not exercising and having central adiposity contribute to
impaired insulin action. Exercise has a positive effect on insulin action and is
often prescribed to individuals with risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. However,
what we eat after exercise may alter the benefits of exercise on metabolic
health. The goal of this study is measure how post-exercise meals with different
amounts and types of carbohydrate effect insulin action and markers of metabolic
health.
This study is looking for volunteers, for your participation you will receive:
a measure of body composition, a bone density scan, a measure of how many
calories you burn per day, your glucose and insulin profile and a measure of how
hard you are working while exercising either on the bike or on the treadmill.
We are looking for non-smokers that are active LESS than 2 hours per week.
Please contact Kaila at
kholtz@excsci.umass.edu if you are interested in learning more about this
study. Thank you.