hi, googs,

(you must forgive me, i'm from nyc and we never call anyone by their full name. it 's a hard to break habit.) i suffer from IBS and glucose intolerance and can relate to what you are going through. i have had to give up all dairy products and have to go easy on the starches and have little tolerance for the healthiest, whole grain ones. deep fried and high fat foods are also no-no's. it's not easy - as you well know. I've read up on celiac because, at one time, i thought i had it. wheat products are everywhere. i empathize with you.

one friend who also has dietary problems told me straight out. the diet is doable. and you will feel better. when i see something i cannot have, i have to constantly remind myself how good it is to feel good and not sick.

like celiac disease damages your intestines, glucose intolerance (aka pre-diabetes) damages your heart, blood stream and liver. last year, i had ice cream twice. watermelon - so healthy to others - makes me ill with its high sugar contect. one MD told me i had a caveman metabolism and should eat only meat and leafy green veggies. i think that's the diet for celiac disease too. please correct me if i'm wrong.

what can i say? stay in touch and feel free to PM me. i wish both of us well. peace.