Michael Gleeson is an Emeritus Professor of Exercise Biochemistry at Loughborough University.

He retired in 2016 after 40 years of research and teaching mostly related to the diet, metabolism, health and performance of athletes.
He had a particular interest in the effects of diet and exercise on the function of the immune system and is a Past-President of the International Society of Exercise and Immunology (ISEI).

He has co-authored several books on exercise biochemistry, sports nutrition and exercise immunology and published over 200 research papers in scientific and medical journals.

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We Dig into:

Defining Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes.

Mikes personal journey with pre-diabetes and writing the book Beating Type 2 Diabetes.

Using aerobic activity to burn your fat and support insulin sensitivity.

Going against the ketogenic diet grain and discussing why you do not need to go on a virtually zero carb diet when diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

The importance of maintaining protein intake while dieting.

Links and Resources:
Beating Type 2 Diabetes - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beating-Type-Diabetes-Natural-Methods/dp/1782551999
The Pick ‘n Mix Diet - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pick-Mix-Diet-Lifestyle-Guidebook/dp/1782552138
Eat, Move, Sleep, Repeat - www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-Move-Sleep-R…n&s=books&sr=1-2
Personal Website: The Prof4Health: sites.google.com/view/prof4health/home
Michael’s Research: www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Gleeson
Facebook: Professor Michael Gleeson
Linked in: linkedin.com/in/michael-gleeson-218565b9
Twitter: twitter.com/profmikegleeson

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