Good Evening Doctor,
What is the current thinking on the use of Whey Protein Supplements for a prediabetic ? I used to use them while I was still training last year.
Back in February I went to see the Doc for some relief for a burning throat & fever. Had had a few drinks three nights previously & felt rough. They took my blood pressure as I did look bad. It was 212/116. Since then I've been on Amlodopine 5mg (one/day) & also Metformin 850mg (2/day). I've had blood & urine tests, Chest x-ray, and most recently a 24hr Urine test for which we are still awaiting the results. I believe they are trying to rule out the presence of pheochromocytomas. In the intervening 7 weeks I've reduced portion sizes, cut out sweets, chocolate, and white bread. I eat plenty of veg & fruit, fish, chicken & not too much red meat. I've re-started an exercise regime after 7 months of little activity. As yet I've not actually been told I'm pre-diabetic, but I am conscious of the need & benefit of lifestyle changes. I'm 5'8" & 187lb, 52 years old & non-smoker. BP is down to 147/82. My midriff is bigger than my chest for the first time ever. High Blood pressure was brought on by a very messy marriage break up, court cases and the stress all that entailed.