Abstract
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Postprandial glycemia (PPG) predicts cardiovascular disease, and short‐term physical inactivity increases PPG in young, active adults. Whether this occurs in older, active adults who may be more prone to bouts of inactivity is unknown. This study determined if postprandial interstitial glucose (PPIG) was impaired in active older adults following the removal of exercise for 3 days (NOEX) compared to active young adults. In this randomized, crossover study, 11 older (69.1 ± 1.9 years) and 9 young (32.8 ± 1.8 years) habitually active (≥90 min/week of exercise) adults completed 3‐days of NOEX and 3‐days of normal habitual exercise (EX), separated by ≥1 week. Diet was standardized across phases. Glycemic control (3‐day average) was assessed via continuous glucose monitoring during both phases. Significant main effects of age and phase were detected (
