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THE TRUTH ABOUT CARBS FOR CYCLISTS | Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 528

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Welcome!

0:00

Is High Carb Intake Making Cyclists Diabetic?

0:28

Carbohydrate Metabolism Deep Dive

4:00

Insulin's Role in the Body

8:22

The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Insulin Resistance

11:19

Scientific Insights and Research on Insulin Sensitivity

15:36

Understanding Glycogen Depletion and Flux

24:40

The Role of A1C in Diagnostics

26:15

A1C and Cyclists: Contextual Considerations

29:46

Impact of Carbohydrate Intake on A1C

33:32

Balancing Diet and Exercise for Cyclists

45:09

Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations

49:50
THE TRUTH ABOUT CARBS FOR CYCLISTS | Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 528
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🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠ 🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 😃 RSVP for the Group Ride with Pete!: https://www.zwift.com/events/view/495... 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠ // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠ Google Podcasts: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠ // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (00:28) Is High Carb Intake Making Cyclists Diabetic? (04:00) Carbohydrate Metabolism Deep Dive (08:22) Insulin's Role in the Body (11:19) The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Insulin Resistance (15:36) Scientific Insights and Research on Insulin Sensitivity (24:40) Understanding Glycogen Depletion and Flux (26:15) The Role of A1C in Diagnostics (29:46) A1C and Cyclists: Contextual Considerations (33:32) Impact of Carbohydrate Intake on A1C (45:09) Balancing Diet and Exercise for Cyclists (49:50) Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations In today's episode, Coach Jonathan and Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach from Eastern Oregon University delve into the complex relationship between high carbohydrate intake and diabetes in athletes. They discuss Michael's question about elevated A1C levels, explaining how carbs are processed, the role of insulin, and the effects of exercise. Gain insights into managing carbohydrate intake and maintaining a healthy diet as a cyclist. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! // RESOURCES MENTIONED // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS
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