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As a long-time defender of Atkins / Ketogenic diets, I am coming to the conclusion that most of us who try it recognize some sort of impaired glucose metabolism. Thus, the real solution is to simply eliminate simply sugars once and for all. Atkins may help prepare for this eventuality better than trying to eliminate the simple sugars without first inducing ketosis by eliminating virtually all sugars. Personally, I am finding the most satisfaction, success and health gains by merely inducing ketosis for a week and then slowing adding back complex carbs and leaving out the simple sugars. If you find that you regress bact to eating white flour or sugar, it is easier to eliminate the cravings by doing the induction diet than it is to try weaning them off while maintaining the complex carbs.

Thank you. I think I can honestly say I'm off of refined sugar and flour for life. I had terrible cravings for them the first few days -- now I couldn't care less about them. I also bought some "Carb Solution" bars today at the store and they are great!! Not only are they a tasty snack but they include a nutritional suppliment as well. Have you tried any of the low carb food products? I saw Cake mix on the Atkins site.

I am curious as to what distinction your body makes between the simple sugar and a complex carb? Where would a pizza crust fit in here, or how does the sugar in an orange mitigate the carbs it provides to one's diet?