Re: Does protein have an effect on blood sugar (in diabetes)

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I have long thought that protein slowed digestion of carbs, until someone

recommended this and I realized it may not be true....this is an excellent

resource that discusses the science. So in other words for a patient with

diabetes it is NOT necessary to pair a protein with a carb in a snack. 

http://www.presentdiabetes.com/lecture_hall/Protein-Metabolism-and-Recommendatio\

ns-Much-Advice-Little-Research-d512.html 

I highly recommend presentdiabetes.com for their excellent lectures. Hope

Warshaw, RD, CDE has been very actively involved for years. 

 

Neily, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Registered and Licensed Dietitian

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

Nutrition Consultant to Meals to Live, LLC www.mealstolive.com

 

Website:  www.jenniferneily.com

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/Neily 

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/NeilyonNutrition

 

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To: " 'rd-usa ' " <rd-usa >

Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 9:34 AM

Subject: RE: Does protein have an effect on blood sugar (in diabetes)

 

It will not affect blood sugar in the way carbohydrates do. Carbs are digested

in about 1.5-2 hours after eating protein takes 3-4. So we always recommend

protein with a meal because it will slow the digestion of the carb decreasing

the spike in blood sugar and helping to prevent lows between meals. However the

only time meats will effect blood sugars is if they have a marinade or glaze,

and cheese you should never see a raise in blood sugars from. Vegetables and

nuts will vary depending on how much you. If you stick to less than ¼ cup you

should be fine, vegetables its one cup raw, ½ cup cooked. Hope that helps!!

From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Maitha

Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:32 AM

To: rd-usa

Subject: Re: Does protein have an effect on blood sugar (in diabetes)

I just started my first job as a clinical dietitian

Most asked question by diabetic patients

" does protein effect my blood sugar level "

" if it doesnt then I can eat as much as I want "

Please help

And an easy way to explain to them

( most of them type 1 pediatric pts)

Thanks

Maitha,

LD

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