I tried reading more books about diabetes especially on what food and drinks can be used by diabetic people. Of course, the list for low glycemic food does help a lot. Concerning protein shakes, here's what I found out.
Protein shakes are completely fine for diabetic people. However, caution in purchasing protein shakes. It has to be low in sugar. You have to remember that diabetes is about the malfunction of the sugar control of the body. And often times, excessive amount of sugar is easier to achieve when drinking liquids with high sugar.
If you think that the protein shake that you are drinking is high in sugar content, adding more water to it or milk would do the job in lessening the sugar content. There is a report that Almased is a good protein shake.
Whey protein shakes are also fine for diabetic people. Please note that most protein shakes and other smoothies are used for loosing weight which is also good for diabetic people. However, it is always better to make your own protein shakes using smoothie blenders so that you can control the sugar content well.
Lastly, make sure that you consult your dietitian for better planning of your drinks and food.
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