Along with carbohydrates and fats, protein is one of the three most important macronutrients that provide energy. It helps the body grow new tissue, build muscle, and repair damage. In addition, it is part of the composition of every cell in our body and accounts for about one-sixth of our body weight.
Protein has little effect on blood sugar. In fact, protein helps stabilize blood sugar by preventing carb/sugar absorption. Because protein breaks down into glucose more slowly than carbohydrates, the effect of protein on blood sugar occurs gradually over a few hours. Although protein's initial effects on blood sugar are not seen in spikes in blood sugar like simple carbohydrates can, blood sugar can be affected for several hours due to the slower breakdown in the body.
If eating protein doesn't raise blood sugar by a lot when eaten and can help a person feel full longer, that means you can eat protein alone to help control your diabetes. The short answer is not exact. It's all about protein balance.
There are two main types of protein, one comes from animal products and the second is plant-based protein.
A diet high in animal protein may actually increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while a diet high in plant protein may slightly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
A diabetic should choose protein-rich foods with little animal fat. Here are some examples:
Fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna
poultry, such as chicken and turkey.
Beans such as lima, kidney, or black beans
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nuts and seeds
soy and tofu
High-protein diets may claim to cause weight loss, but that type of weight loss may be short-lived. Excess ingested protein is normally stored as fat. This can lead to weight gain over time, especially if you eat a lot of high-calorie protein like red meat.
How do you maintain a high-protein diet?
Check with your doctor if you have health conditions (such as kidney disease) that may limit the amount of protein you can eat. You need medical advice to make sure this type of diet is safe for you.
Get your protein from healthy sources like low-fat dairy, fish, nuts and beans, lean chicken, and turkey.
Distribute the amount of protein you eat each day throughout your daily meals.
Choose a balanced diet with lots of vegetables, fruit, and fiber.
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This article is for informational purposes only. Furthermore, it is written for a general audience and not for a specific case; Therefore, this information should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. We do not intend to replace the doctor-patient relationship, and we strongly encourage the reader to seek the best care from their doctor and/or diabetes care team.
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