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Whey protein may lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes
Última actualización 2 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
WP stimulated insulin secretion (p<0.05)
This study investigated the effects of whey protein supplementation on glycemia in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant improvements in insulin and GLP-1 secretion.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of whey protein supplementation on glycemia in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant improvements in insulin and GLP-1 secretion.
Clinical relevance
These findings are significant as they suggest that dietary interventions, such as whey protein supplementation, could be a valuable strategy for improving glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This could lead to better management of diabetes and potentially reduce the risk of complications associated with poor glycemic control.
Keep in mind
The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings. Effects of whey protein on glucose response varied based on individual baseline characteristics. No significant difference was found between whey protein and placebo on glucose response (p=0.097).
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Rogelio UA, Wendy MB, David MR, Sidika EK. Whey protein supplementation reduces glycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. 2017;5(1):e000420. doi:10.1136/bmjdrc-2017-000420
Efectos Principales
Whey protein increased insulin secretion levels (1 pmol/L, p<0.05).
Whey protein stimulated GLP-1 secretion (1 pmol/L, p<0.05).
Whey protein suppressed ghrelin levels (-1 pmol/L, p<0.05).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Whey protein and BMI, GLP-1, GLP-1 secretion stimulated by whey protein, and 4 more.
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Primary intervention
Whey protein
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- GLP-1
- GLP-1 secretion stimulated by whey protein
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Evidence pairs
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- Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerGLP-1 secretion stimulated by whey protein
Whey protein → GLP-1 secretion stimulated by whey protein
Whey protein → GLP-1 secretion stimulated by whey protein
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerInsulin secretion levels after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
Whey protein → Insulin secretion levels after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
Whey protein → Insulin secretion levels after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerSecond-phase insulin response during intravenous glucose tolerance test
Whey protein → Second-phase insulin response during intravenous glucose tolerance test
Whey protein → Second-phase insulin response during intravenous glucose tolerance test
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- Whey protein significantly increased insulin and GLP-1 secretion.
- Lower BMI and triglycerides predicted decreased glucose levels on whey protein.
- No significant difference in glucose response between whey protein and placebo.
A quién se aplica
- Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals seeking dietary interventions for glycemic control.
Tener en Cuenta
- The findings may not apply to all populations with diabetes.
- Long-term effects of whey protein supplementation were not assessed.
- Individual responses to whey protein may vary based on baseline metabolic characteristics.
Entre Líneas
- The study's sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.
- Effects of whey protein on glucose response varied based on individual baseline characteristics.
- No significant difference was found between whey protein and placebo on glucose response (p=0.097).
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This study contributes to evidence on Whey protein and Body Mass Index, Whey protein and Ghrelin.
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Whey protein → Body Mass Index
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
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- unclear
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Whey protein → Ghrelin
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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outcome_hubMeasures Ghrelin as a key outcome.
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Does Whey protein improve glp-1 secretion stimulated by whey protein?
Emerging Evidence
Whey protein appears to improve glp-1 secretion stimulated by whey protein.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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GLP-1 secretion stimulated by whey protein
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Whey protein improve ghrelin?
Emerging Evidence
Whey protein appears to improve ghrelin.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Ghrelin
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Whey protein improve insulin secretion levels after roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery?
Emerging Evidence
Whey protein appears to improve insulin secretion levels after roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Insulin secretion levels after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Whey protein affect BMI?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear effect of Whey protein on BMI.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
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