 [ Symptoms ] are shingles contagious my 88 yr old mother is hospital with uti and now has been told the rash on her hand is shingles i am supposed to go take care of her i am 64 and had chicken pox as child slight case should i get shot now or will it even help [ Disease ] hi he can take protein powder supplements that are specially made for diabetic patients and are not sugar based such powders contain all the essential ingredients like vitamins minerals proteins and amino acids needed for healthy body 2 tsp in a glass of milk daily will be sufficient thanks