Is Your Workout Making Blood Sugar Worse After 40?”| Debra Atkinson & Dr. Beverly Yates

By Dr. Beverly Yates, ND · December 15, 2025 · 35 min episode

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The #1 Workout Mistake Spiking Blood Sugar (Women Over 40) | Debra Atkinson

Is your workout routine actually making your insulin resistance and fatigue worse? Dr. Beverly Yates and Debra Atkinson (Flipping 50) reveal the exercise formula that works for midlife metabolism—and the one mistake that raises cortisol and slows your progress.

Muscle is your #1 friend for blood sugar control. Learn why you need less cardio, more targeted strength training (only 2x a week!), and how 2-minute “exercise snacks” can drop your blood sugar by 17% all day long.

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How to properly measure success by tracking non-scale victories (energy, mood, sleep).

The key difference between muscular fatigue (good) and overall lethargy (bad).

The psychological strategy (Plan A, B, C) that ensures consistency for life.

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Dr. Beverly Yates, ND

Diabetes expert, MIT-trained engineer, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Creator of The Yates Protocol and author of The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider about your individual situation.

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