We aimed to determine the effect of high protein and low carbohydrate smoothie drinks on glucose homeostasis, insulin and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic and obese individuals. We compared between a regular high protein or a high protein and low carbohydrate smoothie drinks with conventional diabetic enteral drinks (Glucerna). A crossover design study was done in 60 diabetic participants. Participants consumed 300 kilocalories of each drink at a time with one week wash out period between drinks and glucose response curves at baseline, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 minutes were monitored and compared. The products were formulated to supply 1 kilocalorie/milliliter (kcal/ml). Dietary compositions in regular formulas (smoothie, SM) were 30-40% carbohydrate, 20-30% protein and 30-50% fat. While in smoothie with low carbohydrate formulas (SMLS), they were 25-35% carbohydrate, 25-30% protein and 35-55% fat vs. a control formula (Glucerna).
We compared between a regular high protein or a high protein and low carbohydrate smoothie drinks with conventional diabetic enteral drinks (Glucerna) on glucose homeostasis, insulin and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic and obese individuals.