I had one other question - can eating a food one is intolerant to cause
spikes in blood sugar? I have a lot of known and probably some unknown food
intolerances. Cauliflower for example did not show up on my food intolerance
blood test, but when I eat even the smallest piece I have a big pregnant
looking stomach (no gas) and lots of water retention within about 10 to 15
minutes. The next morning the WR and abdominal distention are gone but my
eye lids are so swollen it takes until later in the afternoon/early evening
for them to go back to normal. Could an intolerance cause elevated blood
glucose?

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On Behalf Of Adrienne Smith
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 10:06 AM
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Subject: Re: FBG Confusion

In a message dated 2/13/2007 10:36:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
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Todd Moody
> metabolic effects of our diet.  I know that I was surprised to learn 
> that Owsley "Bear" Stanley's FBG is 99 after 40+ years of a 
> meat-only diet.
1) How relevant is FBG without knowing one's Fasting Insulin and HBA1C?  
Also, despite the fact that many of us on this board believe that 99 is not
ideal 
-- it certainly is not considered diabetic or even pre-diabetic.  I believe 
Mr. Stanley made that point on another forum  - that his FBG is neither
diabetic 
nor pre-diabetic.  Also, perhaps the reference ranges should differ for 
someone following such a unique diet. 

2) Any thoughts on whether excessive calories could cause a rise in FBG??
I'm 
not sure how one would determine what is "excessive" -- because caloric
needs 
vary from person to person for a variety of reasons.  But I know that for 
myself -- dairy products are a "trigger" food and it's easier for me to
avoid 
them than it is to eat small/reasonable portions.  (My hubby will eat 1-2 oz
and 
be satisfied -- I on the other hand could eat 8 oz and still want more... 
weird.  Nuts are almost as bad for me...) So I am wondering if it's possible
that 
someone who is active and following a virtually zero carb diet such as Mr. 
Stanley (only meat, eggs and dairy) -- could take in "excessive" calories in

terms of overall health yet remain slim.  I guess I'm beginning to believe
that 
just because a person can eat tons of food and not get fat doesn't mean it's
a 
good idea. I've been experimenting with intermittant fasting and some
calorie 
restriction and am amazed at how much extra food I've shoveled in over the 
decades just because of habit  (ie it's noon, time to eat regardless of
hunger; or 
eating certain amounts just because I always have in the past regardless of 
hunger cues) or boredom, to alleviate depression, as inappropriate reward
and 
because I could, without gaining weight -- not because of real need or
hunger.  
  Maybe in terms of food, "less is more" as we age. Thoughts?