Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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ray2600 07/08/2012

Just wanted to know if anyone does any protien drinks to bring the sugar level down .

i would like to know what protien powder to use and any fruits are being mixed with it or not .

thanks

ray

adamrach 07/09/2012

I do ray. I use the bodybyvi. Here is my website www.RachelPegram.bodybyvi.com. Fully approved by my doctor. Since I have been doing them my sugars which were in the 200-300s are now down below 150. My A1C is 6.2 down from over 7. I have lost 21 lbs. It really has helped me alot. It has less than one gram of sugar in in it.

blueviolet725 07/09/2012

my husband uses the glycerna shake and now a different protien one by a second company I can't remember at the moment for his mid morning snack to keep his blood sugar level. He uses one especially if he is traveling. We do not use it as a meal replacement, or to lose weight, as now he is over medicated, we are using it to keep his blood sugars up.

I have used protein powders in smoothies as a meal replacement myself- but if you are mixing them with fruits, you still are having the carbs that bring blood sugars up...so I don't see how that would work.

I am interested in this subject and hope lots of people answer you.

ray2600 07/09/2012

thanks so much for all your replies , but i am still waiting for some one to tell me the proper protien powder with some fruits or any other vegs to use .
the purpose is to loose the sugar numbers below .

thanks again

demutt 07/10/2012

I use FirstFitness Body FX meal replacement shakes regularly - available on the internet. 26g carbs and 13 g; sometimes I whiz up the vanilla with frozen strawberries - very tasty - or just sprinkle a little cinnamon in. The chocolate is wonderful. I use as meal replacement with a serving or two of veggies for lunch/dinner or with a handful of almonds for breakfast. My 2hr post readings are always very good and as counterintuitive as it seems, not hungry for hours afterward like any balanced meal.

PinterestFan 07/19/2012

I just posted this recipe: 1 scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 Swt N Lows,
less than 10 almonds and 2 tbps toasted oats (toast under the broiler on a piece of foil for just a couple of minutes - they burn quickly.

Please let me know what you think of the recipe. Much of the stuff is optional, and you may add more frozen berries.

PinterestFan 07/19/2012

Oops - I use the EAS Protein powder. I've also used the Whey protein powder in the gigantic plastic container.

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