Protein Controversies in Diabetes: debunking myths

[MM2]

Found this article, although published in 2000. Interesting and challenges what I was taught.

http://journal.diabetes.org/diabetesspectrum/00v13n3/pg132.htm

[Michel]

This article is fascinating, and debunks a lot of misconceptions: eye opening! Thanks for linking to it!

[Aaron]

I like this one. Too bad a lot of the graphics are no longer working.

[Chris]

I like the summary statement:

Finally, the focus should shift from debating the ideal percentages of calories from macronutrients and instead should focus on the goals of diabetes medical nutrition therapy and strategies known to assist in achieving these goals. Nutrition recommendations must be individualized based on treatment goals and an assessment of what the individual is currently eating, what changes might be beneficial, and the changes the individual is willing and able to make. People with diabetes need accurate information on which to base their decisions, because ultimately they make the final decision as to what they will eat.

[Michel]

I am adding the figures missing from the paper below. This way we can all have the proper references when reading it.

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[Trying]

The first graph shows the protein-only ingestion with barely any increase, and in fact shows a decrease in BG. That certainly isn’t how protein effects me! I definitely get a rise, usually several hours later.