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Hedgehog · 11-06-2003, 03:34 PM

Ah...you are going deeper than I intended into Biochem.

I do know that Atkins' is very similar to the diets recommended to diabetics. It stabilizes insulin levels and prevents the high-lows in blood sugar levels caused by the pancreas dumping huge amounts of insulin into the bloodstream right after meals in response to the spike in blood sugar. This benefits me personally, because I get migraines when my blood sugar falls too low, and that prevents me from successfully dieting on high-carb, low-fat diets.

Regarding the rest of your question, I'm afraid I can't answer reliably, since my Biochem is 15 years behind me. I'm sure someone at the Atkins Institute message boards can help, though.

11-06-2003, 03:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
Hedgehog Crazy Location: Charlotte, NC	Ah...you are going deeper than I intended into Biochem. I do know that Atkins' is very similar to the diets recommended to diabetics. It stabilizes insulin levels and prevents the high-lows in blood sugar levels caused by the pancreas dumping huge amounts of insulin into the bloodstream right after meals in response to the spike in blood sugar. This benefits me personally, because I get migraines when my blood sugar falls too low, and that prevents me from successfully dieting on high-carb, low-fat diets. Regarding the rest of your question, I'm afraid I can't answer reliably, since my Biochem is 15 years behind me. I'm sure someone at the Atkins Institute message boards can help, though. __________________ Wait a minute! Where am I, and why am I in this handbasket?