new folder in the links (was: Type II Diabetes & CRON)

[Guest guest]

Lee's story is now in the " links " in the folder named " Success stories of

CRONIES " . 's blog is now also in that folder. If any other

CRONIES want to share their success stories (the more extraordinary the

better), please do and they'll be put in the folder.

on 7/7/2004 12:21 PM, Lee A. Shurie at lee@... wrote:

> Thank you Francesca. I am glad the information is interesting and of help.

> If it can contribute something of value to the members then I am happy to

> share it.

>

> I tried high levels of fiber for several months, particularly after I read a

> couple of Dr. Bob Arnot's books. He is a big fiber advocate. I was at one

> time maintaining 60 to 80 gm. per day of fiber intake. It had a mediating

> effect on the blood sugar highs and lows, which helped me avoid the high

> spikes I had measured prior to that time. That was a worthwhile result.

> However, it did little to lower my average blood sugar levels. I felt it was

> a helpful addition to my diet, and Naturally with the CRON diet I still have

> a reasonable fiber intake. I have not tried guar, but during that time I

> emphasized the consumption of fiber from beans, oatmeal, and high-fiber

> cereals.

>

> Best regards,

> Lee

>