[radiohead]

I'm sure this will turn into another 2,000 post thread, so I might as well add my 2 cents.

I am doing SouthBeach. I've lost 12 lbs after trying several other methods, including the Zone. My endo is completely supportive of this diet for me. While I didn't drop 20 lbs in 2 weeks, taking thyroid meds makes it a little harder to lose the weight, but it's coming off.

If I were a real 'man' about it, I'd do Dr. Bernstein's diet for diabetics, but it seems very restrictive for the long term. SouthBeach is something I can live with. In fact, my 26 yr old son (who doesn't have a weight problem) eats the same thing I'm eating, just with larger portions.

Going lower carb and a knowledge of the glycemic index are essential for diabetics. I've had a real problem w/my diabetes this year, but in the past 8 weeks I've gone off of 2 oral meds and halved my insulin due to the diet.

Personally, I think the Am Diabetes Assn people will burn in hell for telling diabetics to eat baked potatoes and that 'a carb is a carb.'

I tell every new diabetic that I meet to throw away the ADA stuff and read Sugar Busters, SouthBeach, Atkins, or the Zone. They won't regret it.

[carlo3b]

Personally, I think the Am Diabetes Assn people will burn in hell for telling diabetics to eat baked potatoes and that 'a carb is a carb.

Not the first time I have heard that.. Good for you, and what a wonderful success in knocking off the meds just because you bucked the system.. Keep in close touch with your Dr. as you know, thank heaven he/or she lives in the 21st century with the rest of us.. You are a real man, I know one when I meet one.. :o)