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My doctor said that doesn't use milk .ghee butter milk etc I am a diabetic use metformin hydrochloride. He said that the medicines I use do not work when I consume these products can I use whey protein. My doctor said that I can use skimmed milk powder. Can I use whey protein?
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Full cream milk, butter,ghee contain more than double the calory of carbohyrates in same quantity that is why your doctor has advised so. I think you can use skimmed milk instead of skimmed milk powder. You can also use whey protein in moderation.
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