The amount of protein consumed at meals has minimal influence on glucose response when diabetes is controlled, however, the insulin response to protein is similar to that of carbohydrate.

Individuals with diabetes who have clinical signs of nephropathy (>30 mg urine albumin/day) should limit dietary protein to 0.8 to 1.0 g/kg/d to slow the progression of renal disease. (2001)

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