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Does Taking Whey Protein While Diabetic Have Adverse Effects?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Question: Sir I am diabetic 34 years old taking pills istamet 50/500 mg twice a day as prescribed , I am doing fitness gym and now I am interested in body building also, I want to know whether I can do...as diabetic cannot take whey protein or etc...and I am married and lacking in sex too Pl suggest
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that you can do fitness gym that is not an issue with diabetes but high protein shakes will not be recommended as they have a tendency to cause renal damage and since you are already diabetic so that can be problematic .

Plus you should not do vigorous exercises as that can also lead to hypoglycemia . Rest your marital issues are unrelated with your diabetes problem.

Take care.

Dr. Shruti
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Does Taking Whey Protein While Diabetic Have Adverse Effects?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that you can do fitness gym that is not an issue with diabetes but high protein shakes will not be recommended as they have a tendency to cause renal damage and since you are already diabetic so that can be problematic . Plus you should not do vigorous exercises as that can also lead to hypoglycemia . Rest your marital issues are unrelated with your diabetes problem. Take care. Dr. Shruti