Thursday, November 9, 2006

High Protein For Weight Loss in Diabetes

Do high protein, lower carb diets apply to persons with diabetes? This study published in Diabetes Care shows that a high protein (30-40-30 protein-carbs-fat) diet among persons with diabetes type II has some significant benefits:

1. Reduction of body weight by 11 lbs in 5 weeks.

2. Reduction of abdominal body fat.

This seems to apply only to the women in the study but the men. They still don't know why that is.

Notes:
Diabetics with kidney disease or protein in their urine should consult a professional first before increasing protein intake.

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