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Does Taking Whey Protein While Diabetic Have Adverse Effects?
Posted on
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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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
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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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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