A recent narrative review of 57 randomized trials explores how dairy products and specific dairy components influence blood sugar management in adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
Whey Protein and Blood Sugar Management
However, the review highlighted a more consistent short-term benefit associated with whey protein. Consuming whey protein before meals was found to help reduce immediate blood sugar spikes. Despite these promising short-term results, researchers noted that further studies are necessary to determine whether these advantages continue over extended periods.