Protein for diabetic having the sleeve...

[Allens Comedy 8]

Hey guys...wondering what Protein any of you are using that is basically sugar free or very low on sugar. Im type 2 diabetic (for now...hopefully this surgery will allow me to manage this with diet and exercise), and don't need the extra sugar if I can help it. I can manage it with my insulin , but would prefer not to have to ness with it if possible. Any suggestions for protein powders I can try that would be good tasting as well as good for me?

[zonetracy 53]

I knew it would be a challenge for me to find a Protein powder or drink that I liked because I can't stand artificial sweeteners. So i went to the store, bought several different single serving size powders with Stevia in them instead of the artificial sweeteners and found one I liked that way. My doctor and nutritionist both stressed finding one i really liked because i would be drinking it a lot. The one I found for me is the chocolate one here - http://healthyplanetnutrition.com/ - it only has 6 ingredients and 100% natural. 15g Protein and 80 calories (23 if you mix with 8 oz milk). Happy Hunting!

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

I used premier Protein ready to drink and Jay Robb Protein powders. I mix my Protein Powder with unsweetened almond milk. Look for Protein Powder that is whey protein isolate and less than 10g of sugar per serving. I am also now no longer diabetic after the surgery and am off all medications. Good luck!

[Daisee68 2,493]

I am drinking a Premier Protein ready to drink shakes now so I looked at the info for you. It is 11 oz, 160 calories, 30 g Protein and 4 g of carb (1 g of sugar). There is also an unflavored one I use called Doc Hale's Nutrition Whey-licious (http://dochalenutrition.com/product/whey-licious-canister/). It is 90 calories, 20g protein, 1g carb/sugar. I have mixed it with Propel Fitness berry Water (among other things) and it does have a taste but not necessarily an unpleasant one. The Syntrax Nectars tend to have a little higher sugar - generally 18g of carb. Hope that helps! They took me off my diabetic med (Metformin only) before I left the hospital. Can't wait to see what my A1C is when they finally test it. Good luck!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

Protein powders that would be good tasting as well as good for me?

@@Allens Comedy

GNC Lean shake 25 G high Protein Shake

already mixed in a bottle - yum yum

170 calories

14 oz

3 grams Fiber

sugars 2 gr

many flavors - i llllllove the swiss chocolate

try now - many peoples taste buds change after surgery

you might love now, dislike later - vise versa too

same is true with powdered shakes

try not to go over board on buying a large variety - since you might not like after surgery

i WAS type 2 diabetic

since sleeve surgery 3+ years ago, no more meds!!!!

never heard of someone managing their type 2 diabetes with insulin

hought insulin was only if you were type 1

just wondering

best of luck

good luck

kathy