Protein shake

GaryB59

Member

Messages

13

Type of diabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

• Oct 17, 2014

• #1

Hi everyone, before I was diagnosed with type 2 last month I used to and still do ride my mountain bike, for my post ride drink I'd have a protein shake, will this still be okay or will I have to have something else, and if so is there any suggestions.
Cheers.

 

luceeloo

Well-Known Member

Messages

677

Location

Rowley Regis

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Insulin

• Oct 18, 2014

• #2

Just check the carbs. Some protein shakes have quite a lot of carbs/sugar in them. There are some out there which are reduced sugar. USN diet fuel, PhD also do one (diet whey, I think), and Atkin's shakes aren't too bad either.

 

jack412

Expert

Messages

5,618

Location

ɐıןɐɹʇsn∀

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Oct 18, 2014

• #3

also check the protein, it's generally accepted that diabetics should keep to their RDA of protein 40-70g a day
you may be better with some cheese and nuts

don't get caught up with gym junkie expensive stuff, look at elete athletes
http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition

http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/factsheets/basics/protein_-_how_much

 

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GaryB59

Member

Messages

13

Type of diabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

• Oct 18, 2014

• #4

Thanks for the replies, I knew this was the best place for info, will deffo check out all the suggestions, thanks again.