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I am 45 years old and a patient of type 2 diabetes for the last 15 years can I take protein supplement with out carbs I do exercise for one hour every day.
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Mr. lybrate-user, If your blood glucose is in control, with fasting closer to 100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c%<6.8, then you can take protein supplement free of carbohydrate so as to help build muscles. Regular exercise of over 1 hour is a must. Thanks.
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Yes.
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Yes take potein in 50: 50 ratio like missi roti.(half carbo+ half protein)
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