Re: Re: Diet instead of pills - Glitter

[Guest guest]

Not even "good carbohydrates" like are in the natural granola are

good for me, except vegetables.

But aren't the good carbs -- such as oatmeal -- supposed to level out blood sugar -- it's probably the "other" stuff in granola that raises your blood sugar, such as the sugar they put in it.

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[Guest guest]

You know what is the worst on me...white tortillas.

The worst how? Having to give them up or the spike in sugar?? They're pure carbs, the BAD CARBS!!!!!

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[Guest guest]

Oatmeal is higher on the glycemic index than pastas.

The isssue with people who have diabetes (type II) and people who are

carbohydrate-sensitive is that their pancreas does not respond as it should

to carbohydrates. They are what is known as insulin resistant.

Huh! I didn't know that. I'm a total dunderhead when it comes to this carb issue, but am starting to learn more about it. Thanks for the explanation.

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[Guest guest]

Dear Glitter,

You said:

<<But aren't the good carbs -- such as oatmeal -- supposed to level out

blood sugar >>

** Oatmeal is higher on the glycemic index than pastas.

The isssue with people who have diabetes (type II) and people who are

carbohydrate-sensitive is that their pancreas does not respond as it should

to carbohydrates. They are what is known as insulin resistant.

.. When there is ongoing intake of carbohydrates, there is a corresponding

flow of insulin responses. Over time, the receptors become less sensitive

and can no longer transport the excess glucose, resulting in fat buildup,

insulin resistance and ultimately type II diabetes.

It hass been recently found that carbohydrate sensitivity and insulin

resistance are set before one is even born. Those who are unaware of this

and eat the SAD (Standard American Diet) and follow the advice of doctors

(who have been unwittingly handing out the USDA food pyramid for many years

now not realizing how it came about and the lack of science behind it) are

sitting ducks for developing diabetes.

Regards,