Hi I have been doing low carb for a while now but have been reading that protein turns to glucose how much protein should I aim to eat as I do eat a fair if it as I thought it was OK so any help would be appreciated thanks
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A little help needed again!
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Charles Robin
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As you are prediabetic, I would suggest eating the amount that satisfies you. Eat so your hunger is sated but you don't feel stuffed. Protein does turn to glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. However, it's a much slower process than with carbohydrate. There is less strain on your pancreas due to this. It can produce insulin more slowly rather than being hit with a massive quota for a sugar rush.
In layman's terms, if you find you are gaining weight, you are probably eating too much protein. If your weight is staying constant (or falling if you are looking to lose weight) then you are probably eating about the right amount. Also, if in any doubt you could get hold of a blood testing meter if you have not already. Test your blood sugars a couple of hours after eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. If they stay within a normal range then you are doing good work.
In layman's terms, if you find you are gaining weight, you are probably eating too much protein. If your weight is staying constant (or falling if you are looking to lose weight) then you are probably eating about the right amount. Also, if in any doubt you could get hold of a blood testing meter if you have not already. Test your blood sugars a couple of hours after eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. If they stay within a normal range then you are doing good work.
Good reply I have lost weight to be fair my bmi was 25.4 before I went low carb so wasn't as if I was heavy a have a meter and my readings are generally around the 5 mark thanks again that's made feel a little better
