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Can you tell me in diabetes mellitus, what roles do carbohydrates, fats and protein metabolism play in it?
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They all contain: calories and can all be converted to sugar or fat. They should be combined in appropriate proportions with restricted total calories in an appropriate diet. Discuss w/your diabetes team. In addition, the metabolism of all three is dependent upon appropriate insulin levels.
Answered 10/5/2014
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