Type 2 Diabetes And Workout Supplements

[jonnytaxi]

Hi everyone.

I am a type 2 diabetic and have really struggled with eating correctly and losing weight, until recently. I have started back at the gym and losing weight quite well. I am also taking a meal replacement shake for my lunch, but having proper food for breakfast and dinner, which seems to be helping. I also take a Diet Whey Protein Shake after my workout each day, but I am also looking at taking Intra BCAA+ drink during my workout, and my question is will this negatively or positively affect my BG Levels. I have spent the last 3 days trying to research this and I am none the wiser due to contradicting information everywhere I look, so I am hoping somebody with some experience or expertise in this will help with my decision.

Sorry for the long post, but I thought it best to give a good background first.

Thanks

 

[bulkbiker]

When you say "eating correctly" what does that entail for you. one man's "eating correctly" could well be the other man's poison..

 

[jonnytaxi]

When you say "eating correctly" what does that entail for you. one man's "eating correctly" could well be the other man's poison..

I struggled with eating at work mainly. Instead of making a healthy lunch to take with me, I became lazy and when at work I'd go and get a Gregg's or even worst KFC!!! Since being back at the gym it has given me more motivation to eat correctly at work, hence either the MRP Shake, or an egg salad or similar.
Now I'm training between 5 and 7 times, and I'm looking at having a Intra BCAA+ drink during my workout, hence the question above.

 

[bulkbiker]

I struggled with eating at work mainly. Instead of making a healthy lunch to take with me, I became lazy and when at work I'd go and get a Gregg's or even worst KFC!!! Since being back at the gym it has given me more motivation to eat correctly at work, hence either the MRP Shake, or an egg salad or similar.
Now I'm training between 5 and 7 times, and I'm looking at having a Intra BCAA+ drink during my workout, hence the question above.

Personally I'd cut out the shakes and eat some real food. Cold meats, salads , eggs, pork scratchings. Fatty things to keep you feeling fuller. As in the other thread.. work out fasted and drink lots of water.

 

[jonnytaxi]

Personally I'd cut out the shakes and eat some real food. Cold meats, salads , eggs, pork scratchings. Fatty things to keep you feeling fuller. As in the other thread.. work out fasted and drink lots of water.

Thanks for the advice, I am defo going to train fasted, and i always stay well hydrated.
I'm going to start testing again on Friday when I am back at the gym, and see what my levels are like with what I am doing, as I'm quite happy with the steady weight loss atm. If need to change it I will.
I love pork scratchings, so I'm happy i can have them as a snack, will defo gonjn my bag from now on. My local hitcher does them so I'll get from him.

 

[Australiadiabetic2]

Jonny i use to take creatine powder drink as a weightlifter / strongman comps , im sure it was part of getting diabetes , but it gave me energy to lift and i use to lift big amounts ,i took energy drinks,protein drinks , creatine,and ate everything i wanted , biscuits,candy, cakes etc and i was strong as an ox until i got diabetes.
Fruit juices,mother energy, musami drinks i took all them everyday my weight became 190kg at one stage



If I was u i would skip the drinks ( too many chemicals and sugar) and concentrate on food , however there are other shakes for protein eggs milk shake etc you make yourself even with a banana if your allowed

Bacon is good protein and fat and great for diabetics , forget the bread though , salmon,tuna , chicken breasts, kidney beans , shiatsu mushrooms , boiled eggs ,( i use to take the yolk out ) turkey slices ,
Milk is great for protein too but many diabetics cant drink too much

See how your BSL is eating a banana a few hours before workout ,if its ok you can eat that to give u energy for the gym


When i was lifting a lot there was constant advertising for protein drinks, whey drinks , etc etc that u need these to become big or stronger ,i since found out they ruined my kidneys , and gave me diabetes

You will find with most weightlifters ,even some big bodybuilders that they can lift huge amounts but put them walking up a hill and they will be puffed out half way up

I went back to the gym recently and im concentrating more on treadmill cardio,bike etc rather than straight back to weights even though i done a bit the other day .

Up to you but i say stay off the shakes and just see how u go without them

 

[jonnytaxi]

Jonny i use to take creatine powder drink as a weightlifter / strongman comps , im sure it was part of getting diabetes , but it gave me energy to lift and i use to lift big amounts ,i took energy drinks,protein drinks , creatine,and ate everything i wanted , biscuits,candy, cakes etc and i was strong as an ox until i got diabetes.
Fruit juices,mother energy, musami drinks i took all them everyday my weight became 190kg at one stage



If I was u i would skip the drinks ( too many chemicals and sugar) and concentrate on food , however there are other shakes for protein eggs milk shake etc you make yourself even with a banana if your allowed

Bacon is good protein and fat and great for diabetics , forget the bread though , salmon,tuna , chicken breasts, kidney beans , shiatsu mushrooms , boiled eggs ,( i use to take the yolk out ) turkey slices ,
Milk is great for protein too but many diabetics cant drink too much

See how your BSL is eating a banana a few hours before workout ,if its ok you can eat that to give u energy for the gym


When i was lifting a lot there was constant advertising for protein drinks, whey drinks , etc etc that u need these to become big or stronger ,i since found out they ruined my kidneys , and gave me diabetes

You will find with most weightlifters ,even some big bodybuilders that they can lift huge amounts but put them walking up a hill and they will be puffed out half way up

I went back to the gym recently and im concentrating more on treadmill cardio,bike etc rather than straight back to weights even though i done a bit the other day .

Up to you but i say stay off the shakes and just see how u go without them

Thanks former the reply mate. The shake I'm taking is PhD Diet Whey, which is really low sugar and carbs. I'm only having 1 scoop and mixing with 500ml water instead of the instructed 175ml, to keep my water intake high. At the minute my BG is quite steady and lower than it had been, so I'm gonna keep at this for now. Thanks for the food suggestions though, a couple in their I didn't know about and enjoy.
I'm training both cardio and weights but mainly csrdio. Is used to train regular years ago as a competitive swimmer, rugby player and badminton player, so I'm confident in that area at the minute, but also speaking with a fitness trainer that specialises in diabetic nutrion and training, which is helping.
I'll let everyone know how I'm getting on in a couple of weeks and see how my plans turning out.

 

[kathyjones]

Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin. Exactly why this happens is unknown, although genetics and environmental factors, such as excess weight and inactivity, seem to be contributing factors. High cholesterol level can also lead Type 2 diabetes in addition to blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, etc. For the maintenance of overall health it is important to consume right food like the one rich in fiber and also light workout must be done everyday as advised by Dr. Janet, health, nutrition and fitness expert in USA. One can also make use of daily diet tracker like Cholesterol Down app to help keep a record of everyday's meal.

 

[bulkbiker]

Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas stops producing enough insulin. Exactly why this happens is unknown, although genetics and environmental factors, such as excess weight and inactivity, seem to be contributing factors. High cholesterol level can also lead Type 2 diabetes in addition to blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, etc. For the maintenance of overall health it is important to consume right food like the one rich in fiber and also light workout must be done everyday as advised by Dr. Janet, health, nutrition and fitness expert in USA. One can also make use of daily diet tracker like Cholesterol Down app to help keep a record of everyday's meal.

Wow Kathy looking at all the processed food companies that Dr Brill is a spokesperson for ...I wonder where her true loyalties lie? Health for all.. or profit for Dr Brill...?