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Ginny:

I've been a celiac for more than 30 years and a Type 2 diabetic for five.  I
am also lactose intolerant.  Do I stick to my diets -- you bet!  Since being
on a strict celiac diet there have been no migraines, no intestinal problems
and a general feeling of well-being.  On the diabetic diet I've lost 30
lbs., and am now controlling the disease with diet -- without medication.
(By the way, Type 1 diabetes is juvenille diabetes; Type 2 is adult-onset).
Found that cutting out fatty foods from my diet also cut sugar cravings
considerably and aided in my weight loss, as well.

As for the lactose intolerance, I drink either soy milk, Lactaid or Dairy
Ease milks.  My biggest problem is chocolate.  Since I love chocolate milk I
found that Nestle's makes Nesquick Chocolate Mix sugar-free.  It's delicious
and certainly enhances skim milk.  Snacking for a diabetic is quite
difficult.  One of the best snacks, that's low on carbs, is salsa and a few
corn chips; a small apple with a small piece of cheese can also satisfy a
hunger; finally, air popped popcorn with seasoned salt is an excellent
satisfier.

Ginny, there are so many specific diet-based foods out there that I miss
nothing.  Also,Amy's Kitchens makes some of the best gluten-free frozen
meals around.  Their new bowl meals are excellent.  To get a list of
products just write to:  www.amyskitchen.com.  Many are fairly low carb.  Of
course, diet sodas are a help, but if you want to avoid artificial
sweeteners, try iced seltzer or club soda with 1/4 cup of fresh fruit juice.
Hang in there and good luck.

Rita




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Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 2:54 PM
Subject: Questions


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> It's been a long time since anyone posted.  I might have been the last
one.
> I wish we could get more activity on this list.  I know we are a small
group
> but I think we all need as much support as we can get.
>
> I have a few thoughts and wonder if others could share their thoughts with
> me.  I have been gluten free for about 15 years.  It became a way of life
a
> long time ago and the idea of eating something with gluten does not enter
my
> mind.  Some foods I miss but don't spend much time thinking about them.  I
> also stayed lactose free for all those years because I felt milk bothered
> me.
>
> I find the diet for diabetes much harder for me to get control of.  I have
> terrible sugar cravings.  I have gone back on milk out of necessity and
now
> can't get enough of it.  I'm wondering if sugar craving is a part of
> diabetes.  Everyone knows someone who is diabetic and does not follow the
> diet.  If I can handle the celiac diet why not the diet for diabetes?
>
> I understand the relationship between celiac and diabetes.  I have
numerous
> other autoimmune illnesses.  Does this mean I definitely have Type 1
> diabetes?  I have never really gotten an answer about what Type I have
from
> the doctors.  They have joked about me being a  1 1/2.  I have been on
> insulin for over a year (diagnosed 2 years ago).
>
> So, I would be interested in your thoughts.
>
> Ginny
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