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A member asked:

Because of very disrupting postprandial hypoglycemia i'm considering eating vegan protein powder (soy, pea, hemp, rice...) with every meal. good idea?

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Post prandial: For starters decrease your insulin by 20%. If you are having hypoglycemia without taking any meds for diabetes (insulin or tablets) you need to see an endocrinologist as soon as possible.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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43wf. For the last 6 wks have fluffy stool 6 on Bristol chart .bright red blood on stool and toilet paper.the only change is diet. No bread rice potatoes etc.shakes with soy milk nuts berries and whey protein ,salads with fish ,chicken . Worried !

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I take protein powder twice a day (2x one scoop). My doc. said it's not a good idea as protein powders are not controlled by FDA. What do you think?

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