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T/F: In individuals with type 2 diabetes, ingested protein appears to increase insulin response without increasing plasma glucose concentrations. Therefore, carbohydrate sources high in protein should be avoided when treating hypoglycemia. a) true b) false

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b) false

The statement is false. In individuals with type 2 diabetes, ingested protein does increase insulin response without increasing plasma glucose concentrations. However, this makes protein a useful treatment for hypoglycemia in these patients.

During hypoglycemia, carbohydrates are the preferred treatment to raise blood glucose. However, adding protein to the carbohydrate can create a sustained insulin response and prevent subsequent rebound hypoglycemia. Therefore, carbohydrate sources high in protein should potentially be encouraged rather than avoided when treating hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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