Protein Hydrolyzation and Glycemic Control

The Additional Effects of Protein Hydrolysate Supplementation on Glucose Homeostasis in Type 2 Diabetes

The insulinotropic effects of protein hydrolysate/amino acid ingestion have been shown to regulate blood glucose homeostasis in both type 2 diabetes patients and normoglycemic controls. The objective of the study is to investigate the optimal dose of such an insulinotropic mixture.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male
• Age between 40 and 70 years
• Oral blood glucose lowering medication
• BMI < 35 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exogenous insulin use
• Cardiac disease (any cardiac event in the last 5 years)
• Diabetic complications (microvascular complications, microalbuminuria: albumin:creatinine ratio >2,5)