Hi Lanny,

Thanks for your information. I, too, have been down this road many times. I've just about made a career out of collecting and studying every diet/health book ever written :-)

I've tried melatonin, but unfortunately it doesn't work for me. When I do my low-fat/calorie cycle I do choose lower GI foods, which helps my diabetes not get totally out of control, but my BG does rise higher than when on low carb. But, as I mentioned above, my thyroid function and depression worsen on low carb.

Trying to find a balance has been so difficult. This alternating thing is helping, odd as it may seem, so I'll stick with it until it stops working.

Thanks again.