This large-scale Observational Analysis looking at over 420,000 sessions found that anaerobic activities (lifting, sprinting) yielded the greatest 24-hour glycemic improvements and the smallest risk of acute hypoglycemia during the session compared to walking or aerobic exercise.
Takeaway: If you struggle with mid-workout crashes, prioritize your heavy resistance movements at the start of your session; the anaerobic nature acts as a “buffer” against rapid glucose drops.
Read the full article (Diabetologia, February 2026)