You need to check out the book, "Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution."  I
believe it is available at most major bookstores and is definitely
available through Amazon.com  It does a godd job of explaining diabetes
and recommends an ultra-low carb diet for both IDDM and NIDDM.  In fact,
 Dr Bernstein is an insulin dependent diabetic.

   Good luck,

Wade Reeser


At 08:24 PM 3/1/99 -0500, you wrote:
>On 3/1/99 Barry Adamski wrote (regarding benefits of paleo):
>
<snip>
>     This brings up a subject that's been on my mind for some time.  My
>father is a type 1 (IDDM) diabetic in his late fifties who eats large
<snip>
>keto-acidosis.  However, I still wonder if and how a low-carb, paleolithic
>diet would be of benefit to IDDM patients.  My family members have all been
>stumped by this question.  Are there any type one diabetics on the list, or
>anyone who's familiar with IDDM?
>
>Curiously,
>
>Bernard Lischer