Research
Mixed
Combining high protein intake with resistance exercise synergistically increases muscle mass and improves insulin sensitivity more than either intervention alone in older adults with T2D.
For the best results in managing diabetes and building muscle, combine resistance training (3 times a week) with a high-protein diet. This combination is more effective than diet or exercise alone, significantly reducing insulin levels and building muscle mass.
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The combination of protein supplementation and resistance exercise also have a synergistic affect in diabetic populations. When a high protein diet and a resistance training program 3 times per week was combined in T2D men and women there was an approximate 2-fold reduction in insulin concentrations compared to control groups
Why this rating
Supported by specific RCTs cited (e.g., Castaneda et al., Wycherley et al.).
Source
Nutritional Strategies to Combat Type 2 Diabetes in Aging Adults: The Importance of Protein
Kayleigh M. Beaudry et al. · Frontiers in Nutrition · 2019
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