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The effect of pre-meal whey protein on glucose spikes was strongest in early third trimester—timing matters. And it worked before breakfast specifically, not just any meal. https://s.fitbodyscience.com/Vuvz6b

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Whey protein before breakfast may help curb blood sugar spikes in gestational diabetes.

The study linked in the post found that women with gestational diabetes who drank whey protein before breakfast had smaller blood sugar spikes after eating compared to those who took a placebo. This effect was most noticeable in the early part of the third trimester. So it's not a cure, but it looks like a practical tool to help manage glucose levels at a key time.

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If you have gestational diabetes, a whey protein drink before breakfast might help keep your blood sugar from jumping too high, especially in the early third trimester.

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