Casein Protein for lower fasting BG?

[WebMan]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience with dawn phenomenon being resolved by taking casein protein overnight?

This is a slow release protein, which I've now been taking for 3 nights, and each morning my fasting BG is always lower. (I'm using as a test the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Casein in the Chocolate flavour - if nothing else, this stuff is DELICIOUS so it classifies in my book as a chocolate pudding replacement.. for every 30g serving it gives 24g protein, and 1.5g carbs)

So eg. if it's 6mmol/l the night before, without casein it would rise to 8.5/9mmol/l
but with casein, I've experienced my morning numbers to be stable in the 6 region...

This also makes sense given that it drip feeds protein into the body over night, at a slower rate of 4-8 hours for full digestion.

However, certain links of casein being destroyed by the immune system which sees the protein molecule as something else has made me a bit worried - apparently over time it raises insulin resistence?

Can anyone of a more scientific mind perhaps be able to interpret/provide a bit more insight?

http://www.diabeticconnect.com/diabetes-discussions/general/13457-casein-protein

Thanks

 

[Vicsetter]

Apart from the cost (£1 a night😱) casein protein is intended for muscle building so I would expect you to put on weight which will in all probability push up your BG levels. It also contains artificial sweeteners and is a heavily processed food which I would try and avoid, try a spoonful of peanut butter instead.

 

[Northerner]

I've often read that a small protein snack can help with Dawn Phenomenon. However, as Vicsetter suggests, no need to shell out on anything special, peanut butter, cold meat or cheese should have the same effect 🙂