Welcome to The Blood Sugar + Barbells Podcast; the show for anyone with type 1 diabetes who wants to get fitter, stronger and feel more in control of their blood sugars.
I’m Mark Manning, personal trainer, nutrition coach and fellow type 1.
I’m here to help you navigate the messy, unpredictable, and often frustrating world of diabetes, without the confusion or overwhelm.
We’ll talk exercise, food, insulin, tech, mindset, and the ups and downs nobody warns you about.
Real stories. Real tips. Real wins. No judgement.
If you want to build strength, improve your Time in Range, boost confidence and learn how to train without fear of going low or high…You’re in the right place.
Whether you’re new to the gym, chasing PBs, training for Hyrox, or simply trying to feel stronger and more in control of your diabetes, this podcast gives you the tools, confidence and real-life guidance to make it happen.
Let’s lift, fuel and thrive — together.
**As with all diabetes podcasts, nothing discussed here should be taken as medical advice. Always discussion any dosing changes with your health care team before making any changes. I am not a medical professional.**
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Welcome to The Blood Sugar + Barbells Podcast; the show for anyone with type 1 diabetes who wants to get fitter, stronger and feel more in control of their blood sugars.
I’m Mark Manning, personal trainer, nutrition coach and fellow type 1.
I’m here to help you navigate the messy, unpredictable, and often frustrating world of diabetes, without the confusion or overwhelm.
We’ll talk exercise, food, insulin, tech, mindset, and the ups and downs nobody warns you about.
Real stories. Real tips. Real wins. No judgement.
If you want to build strength, improve your Time in Range, boost confidence and learn how to train without fear of going low or high…You’re in the right place.
Whether you’re new to the gym, chasing PBs, training for Hyrox, or simply trying to feel stronger and more in control of your diabetes, this podcast gives you the tools, confidence and real-life guidance to make it happen.
Let’s lift, fuel and thrive — together.
**As with all diabetes podcasts, nothing discussed here should be taken as medical advice. Always discussion any dosing changes with your health care team before making any changes. I am not a medical professional.**
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I discuss what insulin resistance actually is!
I talk through defining & quantifying your resistance to insulin & what you can do about it, if in you need to improve your sensitivity!
Links:
Insulin Resistance Calculator
http://markmfitness.co.uk/isf_calc
Mark M Fitness Newsletter
https://resources.markmfitness.co.uk/newsletter-sign-up
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