[PA Engineer]

Contrary to popular belief, insulin is not needed for glucose uptake and utilization in man.

My 400+ blood sugar readings and virtually zero insulin present prior to being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and beginning insulin injections would tend to disagree with this statement.

Maybe you should read the linked article. That helps with context. Further, there have been some exciting studies on VLC diets for Type I Diabetics. For the purpose of this thread the discussion has been about Type II. Did you know that?

[tnlibertarian]

For the purpose of this thread the discussion has been about Type II. Did you know that?

Your condescension is off-putting and unnecessary. Did you know that? While the thread was about Type II, your article was not type II specific. The statement that insulin is not needed, could be possible theoretically, under certain narrow conditions, is not practical in the real world, and of little use.