<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Ayn, Any friends and/or family lost because you have to bring your own food and ask waiters a few questions are obviously idiots and are well out of your life. When I was diagnosed 10 years ago I felt sorry for myself for a few days until my daughter said "Mother, any diet that allows you coffee, alchohol and sweets can't be all bad!" I haven't had a bad moment since. Barbara