In a message dated 12/31/2005 7:57:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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I still  think that diabetics should follow a diet of meat and low-
carb veg though,  no reason to go out asking for trouble.




I agree 100%. I have had type two diabetes for 40 years and spent the first
15years on the ADA regimen (high carb, low fat) with the usual elevated BG
readings. In 1980 when home testing of BG levels became possible I started
testing my reactions to different foods and developed my own personal "glycemic"
index. Over the past 20 years I have gone from a "low Carb" diet to an almost
"0" carb regimen. My analysis of yesterdays food by calories was: Fat 52% /
Protein 30% / Carbohydrates 4% / alcohol 14%. This is typical of my daily food
 regimen. My BG readings are in the "non-diabetic range" ( average 90 mg/dl )
 Carbohydrates are not needed by humans.   JerrySteg