I have diabetes and I eat the things i shouldn't, drink beer, and am addicted to sugar?

Question

Every day I wake up and tell myself, I'm going to get a fresh start and start treating myself better and every day I slip up. How can I stop this vicious circle. I've been told that entertain myself with these things, like a co-dependant. How to stop??????

Answer 1

Stop living to eat and start eating to live... simple. If you don't mind facing a miserable decline in health ending with strokes, heart attack, neuropathic pain, amputation, and finally dementia, then go ahead and continue. If you want to live a happy, healthy, and vibrant life with no complications from diabetes, read on.

For type I and type II diabetics (and those who are overweight and could potentially become diabetic). Copy and bookmark the webpages I‘ve listed below… they are invaluable for those with diabetes and/or weight problems...

I've found a wonderful book that will help you control your diabetes and minimize or even eliminate the complications. Some folks who became diabetic due to poor diet and obesity are effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I'm a type II (inherited), but it helps all types, especially those who became diabetic due to poor eating habits. It's by an author who has really done his homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. It's called, "The Diabetes Improvement Program". I have tried his suggestions and found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it's the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don't have a close relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be 'effectively' cured. Read more about it here:
http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/

The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements, and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA:
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0104.htm#pinch

Here are just a few of the things I’ve learned to help my diabetes:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

Learn how a vegetarian diet can renew your body and cure almost anything:
http://www.drmcdougall.com

Remarkable supplement improves circulation and can help prevent neuropathy and macular degeneration:
http://www.quantumhealth.com/news/pycnogenol_about.html

Great calorie enlightenment:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/changingshape5.htm

Sugar does not cause diabetes:
http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/sept/sugar.htm

Lots of information on diabetes:
http://www.endocrineweb.com/index.html

Some enlightening type 1 diabetes info:
http://www.sciencenews.org/pages/sn_arc99/6_26_99/fob2.htm
http://articles.animalconcerns.org/ar-voices/archive/milk_problems.html
http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougall/020700puthepancreas.htm

Recommended reading for anyone trying to control weight, especially diabetics:
http://rheumatic.org/insulin.htm

Some psychology behind overeating:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html

Insulin and the brain:
http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/diseases/articles/2006/01/30/insulin_in_the_brain/

Why the British are healthier than Americans:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/UKvsUSAdocs.html

Some great health sites with all kinds of general health information:
http://www.chetday.com
http://phifoundation.org
http://www.burnthefat.com/

Answer 2

It's true, being a diabetic is one huge pain in the a$$. I was in the very same boat that you are in. I loved my sweets, and pounding a few cold ones once and a while. I was diagnosed with type II while I was in the hospital for a totally different reason. I got bit by a spider while doing some yard work, and it caused my blood to turn septic. I was already in a miserable mood, then they dumped the diabeties thing on me also. Long story short, I overcame the blood infection and left the hospital.
It was tough going, sticking to the diabetic diet. I was totally miserable. Then I begasn experimenting with things. I would try to eat a small portion of the foods that I used to love, then closly monitor my levels for signs of fluctuations. Through trial and error I was able to see that I did not have to totally cut out all of my old favorites from my diet toatlly. The name of the game is "moderation" I now use those old favorites as little rewords for sticking to the diet for the entire week. I have Sunday, as my treat day. I may have a low carb beer while watching the game, but I know I have to limit it to just one.

Don't think that having diabeties has to mean that you can't have any kind of viritey in your diet. There a tons of good low carb, low or no sugar recipies floating around on the web.

If you have a family, it is a good idea that the rest of your family eat the same diet that you do. That will do two things. First, you will not have to sit there seeing everybody else eating things that you cant have. Second, it will set a good healtyh eating habits that your family will need anyway so that later in life, they will not develope diabeties themselvs.

I hope I helped you out a little. If you ever need any more info, or just an encourging word you can always email me.

Take care, and keep monitering your levels.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Wow. I had that problem too, I ate myself up to over 300 pounds. I didn't drink beer, but I might as well have for all the other stuff I ate. One morning I woke up and looked at the water balloons I had on the ends of my arms and legs, and looked at myself in the mirror and said NO MORE. I ordered Medifast, which is so awfully expensive I just couldn't waste that much money, and I've stuck to it for a month. My hands aren't swollen anymore, my feet and ankles look almost normal, and I'm losing weight. The morning I started it my blood sugar was 225, Hasn't been higher than 160 since, and only when I was sick! It's been around 130 most days since then. The way I feel right now is why I won't go back to that self abuse. You won't believe how good you feel when you succeed. I can wear my favorite 'christmas present' ring from my husband again. I can get shoes on again. I can walk around the Books-A-Million store and find my own books again. I can't say enough about how much better winning makes you feel! If you need a buddy, email me or im me. (Just click my icon and you'll get the connections for it.)

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Answer 6

The biggest contributing factors to adult-onset diabetes are family history, overweight and smoking. Drinking may also contribute. A simple urine test can determine whether there is sugar in your urine, but a diabetes test will require drawing a small amount of blook and it is sent to a lab. Mention it to your doctor the next time you schedule a physical. It can be done every year or two with no harm, and it will add to your peace of mind. For the mildest degree of diabetes, it can be controlled by diet. For the more severe form, it requires taking tablets. For the most severe form, it requires insulin injections, and this is the one everybody thinks of. Ask your doctor for more details. If you don't have a doctor, select one. Plan ahead! Better safe than sorry. Good luck!

Answer 7

I'm a 45 year old woman and was recently diagnosed as being a borderline diabetic. My doctor prescribed some medication, but before filling it I decided to do some research on the internet which led me to the methods. After reading this ebook and applying the methods, my scepticism turned to 100% belief. I noticed that my energy levels increased significantly and I felt more rested in the morning, my symptoms started going away.

I am very happy to tell you that I have been feeling better than I have felt in years and my doctor informed me that he will be taking me off my prescriptions if I keep this up.

I recommend you use the Type 2 Diabetes Destroyer to naturally reverse your diabetes.

Answer 8

I don't have diabetes because I saw my uncle get it and he had to have his legs cut off. That was enough for me to stop drinking the beer, even though I love it. What I do is allow myself to have it only when I go to picnics. If I didn't , I don't think I could stay on the diet. Allow yourself only on very special occassions to have it. The same goes for sweets, I only have it on very special occassions. I do not have any sugar sometimes for months. I'm doing fine everytime I get a check-up and I'm sure this will help you too.

Answer 9

You need a reason and a deadline. I know, because I fell off my regimen and was drunk a whole YEAR, eating junk, and gained back all 6o lbs I had lost.
I had to put my diabetic mom into assisted living a couple months ago--she ignored her disease for years, and can barely see, walks with a walker, and has to inject 3 times a day!!!

I decided I don't want to end UP like that....so I went back to my Dr., back on my diet, back on my 2x day testing. I have lost 15 lbs so far, and dropped 50 points of blood sugar!
Bless you---go to the doc, and LIVE a while longer!

Answer 10

There could be serveral reasons that you are in this circle.

One reason you slip up is that you haven't been scared enough! The reality hasn't sunk in that without proper diet and exercise you are likely to go blind, become incapacitated, lose feeling in your feet and hands, die young.

Another is that you are suffering from a kind of depression that diabetics are more prone to. That leads to inaction and an inability to cope with the severity of your disease. Sugar and alcohol can give you a temporary fix, but ultimately make the depression worse.

You should join a support group where others can help you develop strategies to stay on a good diet, get exercise and be healthy. There are lots of sites on-line that can lead you to it.

http://www.diabeteshealthconnection.com/landing_page.html
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/
http://groups.msn.com/DIABETESsupportgroup
http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/b153.htm

If you cannot find a group, help start one of your own, and good luck!