On the one hand, one would think that a high-protein, low-carb diet would actually be the best diet for diabetics because meat, fish, and dairy products do not require (much) insulin and minimally impact resting blood sugar levels. On the other hand, one of the most common long-term complications from diabetes is kidney failure, and over time a protein-rich diet would place heavy demands on kidney functioning because of waste filtration of animal products. Any thoughts?
2007-03-04 01:04:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I can give you a personal example of a very high protien (Adkins) diet where I actually had to stop taking my insulin because I was not eating enough carbs. I thought to myself that this is very odd, because I am a T1 and I have to take insulin to carry fuel to my cells for processing.
I would suggest a low carb (and right carb) diet. Do not follow Adkins, but something like South Beach where it teaches you the correct carbs for your body.
Good luck.
2007-03-04 04:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 01:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 08:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by Joanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A long-term effect of diabetes is kidney damage IF the diabetes is not managed. The kidneys are more than capable of handling a diet as you describe if given the chance.
I recommend some reading: Neander-Thin by Ray Audette - this is exactly the diet he recommends. I know Ray personally and can tell you he is disgustingly healthy; his impetus for writing the book was being diagnosed with diabetes and not being willing to just take it.
2007-03-04 01:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mum is diabetic and we've had this discussion with many doctors.
Generally, low carb diet is the best option but that doesn't mean one should go ahead and substitute protein for carbs. my mums condition is basically stable now as she has found a healthy balance.... her carb intake is significantly reduced and her protein intake mildly increased but it isn't a protein rich diet... she has increased the amounts of fruits and vegetables in her diet and drinks lots of green tea to help cleanse her system.
this system has worked so well for her that she can afford to have the occasional sweets and alcohol. she's not eve insulin dependent!
2007-03-04 01:22:51 · answer #5 · answered by cuddles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Particularly in diabetes mellitus type 1, there is a lack of protein, because as the body can not use insulin, they use the fat and the proteins of the muscles. But it is not so when the diabetes is treated and glucose can be used.
Carbs have to be limited to 55% of caloric requirement (and correct treatment should be added too) and fat to no more than 30%. The rest that is the remaining 25% can come from proteins.
Monosaccharides are forbidden, but you can use fiber and polisaccharides to cover your carb requirement. Carbs in general are never completely forbidden because they are the source of energy.
2007-03-04 01:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋