[Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic

[Mike Freeman]

I disagree that low carb is out. In fact, mainstream endocrinologists are beginning to think twice before jumping on the ADA complex carb bandwagon. Read the book Fat Chance. It's on BARD. 
Mike freeman 

On Sep 12, 2013, at 8:59, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Well, the medical community and FDA are always changing their minds
> about what is good and what isn't. For years we were told to limit
> caffeine consumption, but recently, I hear everywhere that massive
> amounts of caffeine are good for you. Okay, perhaps massive is an
> exaggeration, grin, but seriously, I saw one interview where multiple
> cups of coffee were being recommended. Just a couple of years ago the
> medical community would have admonished you for this.
> 
> So I agree with have to proceed withcaution when it comes to these
> reports and not jump on bandwagons. I recall a decade ago when low-carb
> diets were all the rage, and everyone was sure this was the way to lose
> weight and eat in general. Now we know that a balance diet including
> complex carbs is much better than low-carb or no-carb.
> 
> I think balance is key, and watching consumption amounts and what we eat
> does more than following current trends.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:04 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
> 
> 
> I don't know. Frankly, I don't buy any of it. There are too many
> variables to draw such conclusions IMHO. Remember also that more fiber
> was supposed to lessen the risk of colon cancer but that also has been
> called into question. 
> Mike 
> 
> On Sep 11, 2013, at 17:50, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> In meat? Okay, what about so-called organic meat? Like the stuff void 
>> of man-made preservatives and additives and all that junk? Guess I 
>> haven't heard this one.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:48 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>> 
>> 
>> He is probably worried about supposed colon cancer risk.
>> Mike
>> 
>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 12:59, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Why avoid meat? I know too much protein can actually affect glucose
>>> levels, but usually protein is recommended because protein is what 
>>> stabilizes blood sugars. I know protein can be found in food other 
>>> than meat, but I've never heard you should avoid meat.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Bill Lewis
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:36 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Recently DXED Pre-Diabetic
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi Vicky, my name is Bill Lewis, and I want to share with you the
>>> importance of our following the basics of glucose control.
>>> 
>>> There is an old and famous saying that "He who does not understand 
>>> his
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