This Systematic Review & Meta-analysis ranked various exercise types. Resistance training (RT) achieved the highest SUCRA score (71.8%) for improving insulin sensitivity, primarily through expanded glucose storage capacity in hypertrophied muscle and enhanced post-receptor signaling.
Takeaway: For T1D lifters, this confirms that building muscle mass isn’t just aesthetic; it’s a metabolic “sink” that makes your correction factors more predictable and effective over time.
Read the full article (Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2025)