On Thursday, September 18, 2014 11:09:10 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Thursday, September 18, 2014 8:41:00 PM UTC-7, Julie Bove wrote:
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> > Do not forego milk just don't drink it by the glassful. If it turns out you
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> > are insulin diabetic a small glass of half fat milk and a small banana
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> > before going to bed is very useful in helping to ensure your blood sugar
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> > doesn't drop too low over night. The last thing you want to have happen is
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> > I have no clue what half fat milk is. I don't think we get it here or if we
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> As whole milk (e.g. from Holsteins) is typically 4% butterfat, 2% milk
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Whole milk *should be* 4%, but the standard is 3.25%. But take heart, as
you can always add extra cream.

--Bryan