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Protein shakes

L3wisr

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Are they okay considering its low carb?
If I recall correctly someone on here stated that protein affects them -50% compared to carbs?

I'm thinking that if there is a little increase in sugars due to this fact it could just lessen the chances of hypo after exercise?
 
The protein shakes I drink (impact whey isolate) do not appear to have any effect on my BS (although I am in honeymoon period so that may change!). It's a great after gym drink but if gym has made my sugars low I need a snack too.
 
Check the nutritional label as most protein shakes and bars are loaded with carbs
 
I've found one which I think is okay. Checked my level around 1 hour 45 after and was 5.6

Here's the info:
 
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