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How Much Protein Should a Diabetic Eat Daily on a 1,600-Calorie Diet?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Sue Roberts, M.P.H., R.D.

Protein foods provide approximately 16 percent of the calories in a typical American diet. For diabetics, the source of those protein calories are important. Protein does not contribute to blood sugar levels per se, but many foods commonly thought of as protein also contain carbohydrate and fat.

Sue Roberts began writing in 1989. Her work has appeared in such publications as “Today’s Dietitian” and "Journal of Food Science." Roberts holds a Bachelor of Science in nutrition from Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Public Health in nutrition from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Science in food science from Michigan State University. She is a registered dietitian and certified nutritionist.