Rolf

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In a message dated 6/2/2004 5:24:55 PM Pacific Standard Time,

BIGUTE-HORT@... writes:

>

> I hope the philosophic and elitist discussion on diabetes and sugar has

> passed. You really should talk about the real issues for diabetics like

balanced

> carbohydrate meals with glucose in moderation with management of fats and

> lipids. Control of Fructose intake leading to insulin intolerance. Things like

> starving the brain thru elimination of carbohydrates which leads to the issues

> of lethargy, confusion, and depression. Things like metabolic syndrome that

> leads to cardio-vascular issues, and peripheral arterial disease. Things like

> diabetics who don't pursue an exercise routine who are 100-150 pounds

> overweight. Just a point, incidentally, about sugar intake. Fruit may be good

for

> you, but remember that the sugar in fruit (and in a lot of prepared and canned

> foods as well as white bread) is FRUCTOSE. That sugar is directly related to

> insulin resistance in cells, leading to early onset T2 diabetes and/or

> obesity

Hi Rolf, glad you found the time to join us, I like your thinking! Today has

reminded me a boys squabbling! LOL I really don't mind, I have 6 kids and

had 45 foster kids, so I can pretty much tune them all out! LOL I agree with

much of what you say, Some I am not as familiar with, so I will withhold

judjement. I was happy when you mentioned the lack of carbs and the damage it

can

do as I believe the ADA is correct and we all need carbs. My husbands

cardiologist told him that, also. Glad you are here, anxious to get to know

you.

Hugs, marilyn