Just like two different recipes can lead to a delicious cake, it turns out that both high-protein and normal-protein diets can help manage Type 2 diabetes. Researchers conducted a study where they assigned 106 adults with T2D to either a high-protein or normal-protein diet for a year. The interesting part is that the type of protein in the diet, like lean beef or no red meats, didn’t have a significant impact on glucose control, weight loss, and body composition. What mattered most was the overall amount of weight loss achieved. So, it’s kind of like whether you use chocolate or vanilla in your cake, as long as you don’t go overboard with the frosting! These findings suggest that focusing on weight loss rather than the specific type of protein consumed can be more beneficial for managing T2D. For more details on this research and how to improve glucose control, check out the full article!
New findings indicate that the type of protein in the diet is not as important as the overall amount of weight loss for those with Type 2 diabetes. 106 adults with T2D were randomly assigned to either the high-protein or normal-protein diet for 52 weeks. Both diets were energy-restricted. The high-protein diet included recommendations to include lean beef in the diet, while the normal-protein diet instructed participants to refrain from eating any red meats. The team of researchers found that both a high-protein diet (40 percent of total calories from protein) and a moderate-protein diet (21 percent of total calories from protein) were effective in improving glucose control, weight loss and body composition in people with Type 2 diabetes.
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