A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that a diet with a higher protein ratio (30-40-30 protein-carbohydrate-fat based on calories) showed clear benefits for diabetes type II patients.
They showed improvements in blood sugar control, hemoglobin A1C (dropped 0.8 points) and reduction in triglycerides.
You can see a sample menu here; and a summary of "nutrition facts" here.
The diets still looks like the standard American diet (SAD) and can definitely be improved on by the inclusion of healthier types of proteins and fats.
Some notes:
1. Diabetics with any form of renal disease should see a professional first before they increase protein.
2. Remember that 1 gram of carbohydrates or protein = 4 calories; fat=9 calories.
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