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Can i workout while fasting?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes: No reason to skip exercise just b/c fasting. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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Is poor post-workout heart recovery rate related to high LDL? My total chol 312, HDL 77, Trig 136, LDL 206. 1-min HRR 15bpm, 2-min HRR 27bpm, BMI 19.5, mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting. Are the HRRs acceptable or need to be addressed?

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Hello! I am a 39 years old, female. Fasting glucose level: 125 as tested by doctor. Few days later: 102 (after no carbs for few days). HOMA 0.98, insulin 3.9, A1c 4.9. Am I pre-T1 diabetic? I am fit, workout 5 times a week, eat healthy?

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I'm a 40 y/o caucasian woman. I'm 5'8" & 139 lbs. My fasting blood work shows AST level at 10 & ALT at 30. Why? I work out 3x a week.

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