Glucose Balance Training Learning Center
Reliable information. Practical tools. Better understanding of exercise and glucose.
Explore resources selected by Brent Wiley, Exercise Physiologist, to help you prepare for activity, notice your own glucose patterns, and ask informed questions. Start with the featured topic below, then browse the GBT tools, research articles, and trusted diabetes resources.
Featured research: Why can glucose fall during one workout and rise during another?
The type and intensity of exercise can affect glucose in different ways. Looking at your readings alongside the activity, its timing, and how you felt can help you recognize your own patterns.
Why I selected this: It addresses one of the most common frustrations I hear about exercise with diabetes: the same approach does not always produce the same glucose response.
Source: American Diabetes Association, Exercise and Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetes
Practical GBT Resources
Tools to help you plan activity and learn from your own experience.
Exercise Starter Toolkit — A safety checklist, personal exercise plan, fueling and hydration worksheet, and one-session glucose log.
30 Day Exercise and Glucose Journal — Daily logs and weekly review pages to help you recognize patterns over time.
These GBT resources are being prepared for download. Check back soon, or contact Brent to learn more.
Research and Journal Articles
Exercise Management in Type 1 Diabetes
This consensus article explains why exercise responses can vary and reviews how activity, food, and insulin interact. I selected it because understanding those differences can help you recognize your own patterns and prepare questions for your diabetes care team.
Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
This American College of Sports Medicine consensus reviews aerobic activity, strength training, and other considerations for people with type 2 diabetes. I selected it to give readers a broad view of the evidence behind different kinds of movement.
Trusted Diabetes Resources
American Diabetes Association
Clear explanations of exercise, glucose, and getting started safely.
NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Everyday information about healthy living with diabetes, including activity, food, and care.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Practical ideas for making physical activity part of your routine.
Need help applying what you learn?
Articles can explain the science, but your own exercise and glucose patterns take time to understand. Glucose Balance Training offers exercise coaching and education for people with diabetes, locally and online.
To ask about one-on-one, family, or small-group support, contact Brent Wiley at glucosebalancetraining@gmail.com.
Educational information only: These resources do not replace individualized medical advice. Discuss exercise safety, glucose concerns, and medication changes with your healthcare team.