On Thursday, September 18, 2014 8:41:00 PM UTC-7, Julie Bove wrote:

> "Cherry" > wrote in message
> ...

>
> Do not forego milk just don't drink it by the glassful. If it turns out you
> are insulin diabetic a small glass of half fat milk and a small banana
> before going to bed is very useful in helping to ensure your blood sugar
> doesn't drop too low over night. The last thing you want to have happen is
> for your blood sugar to get too low and wake up having to consume sugary
> stuff.

>
> I have no clue what half fat milk is. I don't think we get it here or if we
> do it goes by another name.

As whole milk (e.g. from Holsteins) is typically 4% butterfat, 2% milk
would be half fat.