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Hi Everyone,

Thank you very much for the responses.

Out of 24 responses 18 people believe that hypoglycemic reactions to foods are
greatly improved by maintaining a gluten-free diet.  Some comments included:
  "within 3 months of being on a GF diet, symptoms improved 95%"
  "low blood suagr went away quickly after being on a GF diet"
  "a year later I can ingest simple sugars with no problem"
  "since going GF, my hypoglycemia has improved enough to be non-existent"
  "I no longer have reactive hypoglycenia"
  " I haven't felt this great in years!"

Factors that are believed to be contributors to the improved blood sugar
control include:
- healing of the villi allowed more "normalized" absorbtion of all nutrients
- the Zone Diet by Barry Sears
- Dr. Bralys Food Allergy and Nutrition Revolution book
- reduction of glutens inadvertently reduced carb intake
- supplemenatl digestive enzymes replacing those missing/reduced due to
intestinal
  damage

Other opinions and views:
  "the hypoglycemia might be related to low adrenal function"
  "celiac/low blood sugars may be caused from a combination of the pancreas
   not producing enough enzymes and low stomach acid"
  "sugar is an addiction better left alone"

Interestingly, only 2 out of the 23 repsonses were also, hypothyroid as well.
Thanks very much for the input!  Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday
weekend! :)

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