Diabetes Talking

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In reference to the question of whether or not diabetics can be vegetarian, a quick check of sources showed that b12 can also be found in:  fermented soy products (soy sauce, tempeh, miso), eggs, and brewer’s yeast. Dave — Director, Radioisotope Lab, Univ. of Illinois, 139 Davenport Hall, 217-333-0476 Graduate Student, Department of Philosophy, Univ. of Illinois, 105 Gregory Hall

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In reference to the question of whether or not diabetics can be vegetarian, a quick check of sources showed that b12 can also be found in:  fermented soy products (soy sauce, tempeh, miso), eggs, and brewer’s yeast. Dave — Director, Radioisotope Lab, Univ. of Illinois, 139 Davenport Hall, 217-333-0476 Graduate Student, Department of Philosophy, Univ. of Illinois, 105 Gregory Hall

I have to agree.  I eat a little meat now because my family are dedicated meat eaters, but I was vegetarian, skim-lacto not ovo , for several years.  It was just fine.  I’m pumping now, but was MI then.  I gotta tell you, my blood sugars are more predictable when I eat a high-fibre (i.e., grains and beans) meal than when I eat a low-fibre higher fat meal (steak, potatoes, bread).  For me at least, a nearly-vegetarian meal plan works great. You know, this is not a bad compromise.  Eat an ounce of steak (instead of five or six) with the rest of the family and cook some high-fibre side dishes.  We eat red beans and rice with ham (look for recipes and just eliminate the fat; you won’t miss it much), lentils and wild rice with chicken, black beans and barley with beef.  Works great.  Tastes great.  Isn’t too invasive on your lifestyle.

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