Uso da suplementação de Whey protein no tratamento do diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Abstract

Diabetes has become a worldwide concern as a result of the increase in the number of occurrences worldwide, and presents as fundamental risk factors unhealthy eating habits, the existence of sedentary lifestyle, as well as obesity. In the case of type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is the object of this study, it is a multi-causal and heterogeneous metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, which causes significant morbidity and mortality even today. In this sense, the objective of this research is to investigate from the existing scientific bases what are the effects found through the use of the protein supplement called whey protein, especially with regard to the decrease of glycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes, once that there are already clinical cases that demonstrate the ability of this protein to decrease postprandial glycemia through several interrelated mechanisms. We used a bibliographical research using books, articles, websites, theses and case studies, only studies published in the last five years were used and the following keywords were used: DIABETES MELLITUS, SUPPLEMENTATION AND WHEY PROTEIN. It was identified through the study that whey protein helps in the reduction of glycemia, because it raises the secretion of insulin when compared to other proteins. Prolonged use of whey protein in the treatment of hyperglycemia requires further study, but clinicians should begin investigating ways to incorporate whey into their current practices to help prevent or treat T2DM and manage acute hyperglycemia. Finally, it is concluded that although there is a need for further research, there is a significant potential for the use of whey protein as a coadjuvant in the treatment of T2DM and as a preventive measure in individuals who are at risk of developing it .