Too much chocolate milk? Diabetes?

[DTRG]

Hi,

I drink a half gallon of chocolate milk post-workout, over the course of 2-3 hours. I drink about a quart immediately after.

Someone made a comment the other day, "You're not worried about diabetes?"

Should I be?

[psychodiver9]

[QUOTE=DTRG;778139043]Hi,

I drink a half gallon of chocolate milk post-workout, over the course of 2-3 hours. I drink about a quart immediately after.

Someone made a comment the other day, "You're not worried about diabetes?"

Should I be?[/QUOTE
Inb4manu

[krete77]

Please speak with your Doctor. Looking for advice concerning your own health on a bodybuilding forum is probably not the brightest idea in the world.

[HunterCML]

I drink a half gallon of chocolate milk post-workout

notsureifsrs

[DTRG]

talk to a doctor.. outstanding advice.

why would i take the time to talk to a doctor who may or may not have an answer when i can spend 30 seconds seeing if anyone has something useful to say relating to the effects of massive amounts of lactose on the body?

[nlite2000]

If you're significantly overweight, you should worry about diabetes. If not, you shouldn't.



Your friend is a moron. There is a corollary relationship between sweets and diabetes---fat people tend to eat a lot of sweets, fat people get diabetes. It doesn't mean drinking chocolate milk gives you diabetes.

[krete77]

talk to a doctor.. outstanding advice.

why would i take the time to talk to a doctor who may or may not have an answer when i can spend 30 seconds seeing if anyone has something useful to say relating to the effects of massive amounts of lactose on the body?

Because 99% of this forum does not have 8+ years of education behind them, plus at least 8 years in the practice, and most likely closer to 20 years in the practice.

But hey, its your life, live it how you wanna.

[ZMan45]

Why are you drinking that much chocolate milk anyway? Half gal = ~1440 cal

I like the stuff, but I'd rather be eating most of my cals. Whatever floats your boat.

[PR1MO]

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-myths/

specifically:

Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.
Fact: No, it does not. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger the onset of the disease; type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and lifestyle factors. Being overweight does increase your risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and a diet high in calories, whether from sugar or from fat, can contribute to weight gain. If you have a history of diabetes in your family, eating a healthy meal plan and regular exercise are recommended to manage your weight.

[Andrew_S]

ITT: I got thirsty for chocolate milk and added it to my shopping list.

[desslok]

Hi,

I drink a half gallon of chocolate milk post-workout, over the course of 2-3 hours. I drink about a quart immediately after.

Someone made a comment the other day, "You're not worried about diabetes?"

Should I be?

I would wager that that person is probably at a higher risk than you are.