Exercise Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Inclusion Criteria (Group 1) * Age 30 to 65 years. * Male and Female * Type 2 diabetes determined by self-report or by a fasting glucose \> 126mg/dl * POCT HbA1c result is 5.7-8.8% or for those on anti-diabetic medications, POCT HbA1c \< 8.9% (no lower limit defined to account for those who illustrate tight glycemic control due to anti-diabetic medications). * HbA1c between 6.0% and 8.5% or for those on anti-diabetic medications, HbA1c ≤ 8.5% (no lower limit defined to account for those who illustrate tight glycemic control due to anti-diabetic medications). If a participant misses the screening HbA1c by a small margin (HbA1c ± 0.1%), the HbA1c can be repeated once. * Not involved in regular exercise program * Willing to exercise every day for the study period * If applicable, those currently taking anti-diabetic medication are taking metformin, a sulfonylurea, DPP IV inhibitor, alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, a meglitinide, colesevelam, cycloset or a SGLT2 inhibitor. Those taking 2 of these medications may proceed. * If applicable, willing to cease anti-diabetic medication use for the duration of the intervention. * BMI ≥ 22 kg/m2 Young Athletes Inclusion Criteria (Group 2) * Age 18 to 50 years * Male and Female * Engaged in a minimum of 4 cumulative hours of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise, over a minimum of 3 days per week. * BMI between 18 and 29.9 kg/m2 * VO2max \> 45 ml/min/kg BW Non-diabetes Inclusion Criteria (Group 3) * Age 30 to 65 …