I am diabetic I do running exercise for nearly one hour daily and I cover 8 kilometers. Pls suggest can I consume protein supplements and if yes then in hw much quantity and if not then what r the alternatives. I am 45 years old male. I feel pain in my muscles.

Diabetes

Muscle Cramps

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Dr. Madhura Atul BhideAyurveda20yrs exp

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Instead of protein supplements have dietary protein like dal, spinach, almonds, chicken etc. Protein supplements may damage ur kidney. To keep ur diabetes in control have lot of salads and leafy vegetables in the lunch. And have a very light dinner excluding rice. Continue ur exercise. Also take help of meditation. All this will help.

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Dr. Pratik TrivediPhysiotherapist18yrs exp

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You can take Protein powder but it will not solve the problem of your muscle pain. If you are diabetic then you should take specific supplements to get rid of pain containing mecobalamin, Pyridoxine, thiamine and essential fatty acids rather then taking protein powder. You can contact me for further information.

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