On Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:48:40 -0400, Siobhan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

><<Weight control is one of the best coping mechanisms for diabetes. If you
>are overweight and can't lose weight on Neanderthin or The Zone then
>another weight loss program would be good.>>
>
>I have to disagree with this statement.  It seems to suggest that the cause
>of diabetes is being overweight.  Instead, the cause of diabetes is a
>malfunctioning pancreas (whether from an overabundance of carbs or as a
>genetic weakness) that responds differently to carbohydrates than what would
>be considered a 'normal' pancreas.  This altered response causes people to
>gain weight by causing the body to convert carbohydrates to fat and store
>it.  By  radically reducing carbs and type of carbs, this dysfunctional
>metabolic response is greatly reduced or eliminated resulting in the body
>storing less useless fat ( from carbs).
>
>I would have to say that one of the best coping mechanisms for weight
>control is controlling diabetic or hypoglycemic tendencies through proper
>nutrition.
>
>Siobhan

I agree entirely with this response - very well stated !


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Cheers,

Ken
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