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I am trying to manage type 2 diabetes (a1c ~ 6.8%) while also building muscle mass. what type of diet would you suggest?
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Low sugar diet: cereal with nonfat milk for breakfast ,salad for lunch,chicken or red meat with cook vegetable for dinner ,for drink only water.
Answered 5/31/2016
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Low carbohydrate: A low carbohydrate diet will give you better blood glucose control. It will also, give you enough protein to build muscle. You will need a weight training regime as well. You might look into a personal trainer or see a sports medicine doctor.
Answered 5/12/2016
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