Anyone with diabetes can benefit from a personalized protein intake recommendation as well. There…

Anyone with diabetes can benefit from a personalized protein intake recommendation as well. There are many factors that play a role in a well-balanced diet and your needs may be different from the general recommendations.

It's best to speak with your healthcare provider about your protein needs. You can also discuss it with a certified diabetes educator or a dietitian or nutritionist who specializes in medical nutrition therapy for people with diabetes.

Protein is one of three essential macronutrients; the other two are fat and carbohydrate. These are needed in large amounts to maintain health and vital functions.

The body uses protein to build, repair, and maintain most of your body's tissues and organs. Proteins are also necessary for immune system function and help some additional physiological processes as well.

As long as your kidneys are healthy, about 10% to 35% of your daily calories should come from protein. This is the same amount suggested for a balanced non-diabetic diet. About 45% to 65% of your caloric intake should come from carbohydrates and the rest should come from fat.

When choosing proteins for a diabetic diet, the concern is more with the fats and carbohydrates that these foods contain.

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