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| seeing a significant decrease in their blood sugar | | | | those with Celiac, IBS and Wheat Allergies. A diet |
| levels (BSL.) Combining the gluten free diet with a | | | | that is completely without gluten is a 100% |
| regular workout program and you will experience | | | | commitment to being free of all whole grains and |
| lower BSL, and an increased energy level and a much | | | | everything that is produced with grains. |
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| rye, bulgur, semolina, farina, kasha, matzo meal, and | | | | lifestyle it is a commitment to a way of eating. For |
| oats can be a problem at times. (Oats are not gluten | | | | me as a diabetic, Restricting the amount of gluten I |
| harmful, however they are frequently processed in | | | | eat has allowed me more control with my diabetes, |
| the same factories as wheat. Look for gluten-free | | | | and with better control of my BSL I have been able |
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| food additive that stabilize and thicken foods that are | | | | |