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Can A Diabetic Lose Weight Through A Low Carb, High Protein Diet?

yes I have diabetes and I have been trying to lose weight on a no carb high protein. Then I tried low carb and high protein but my sugar will bottom out 1 or 2 times in a day on either meals. Would like your feed back please. My email is blocked at this time please answer my question here.
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Hi. Would be happy to assist you. Low carb diets tend to be beneficial for weight loss. One possible suggestion may be to increased your fat intake, excluding processed fats or high omega 6 foods like vegetable oils. I would suggest moderate protein intake and low to moderate carb intake (preferably low glycemic) to avoid hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Both fats and protein will decreased carbohydrate absorption and result in more steady state insulin levels. If your are taking insulin or oral hypoglycemics, these may need to be decreased and sometimes stopped depending on how your blood sugars are doing. That should be adjusted by your healthcare professional.

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Can A Diabetic Lose Weight Through A Low Carb, High Protein Diet?

Hi. Would be happy to assist you. Low carb diets tend to be beneficial for weight loss. One possible suggestion may be to increased your fat intake, excluding processed fats or high omega 6 foods like vegetable oils. I would suggest moderate protein intake and low to moderate carb intake (preferably low glycemic) to avoid hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Both fats and protein will decreased carbohydrate absorption and result in more steady state insulin levels. If your are taking insulin or oral hypoglycemics, these may need to be decreased and sometimes stopped depending on how your blood sugars are doing. That should be adjusted by your healthcare professional.